DP World ILT20: Virender Sehwag, Danny Morrison, Anjum Chopra among star commentators for Season 2 - Check Details

DP World ILT20: The tournament will start on January 19, 2024, with the defending champions, the Gulf Giants, going against the Sharjah Warriors in Sharjah.

DP World ILT20: The tournament will feature six teams, with a total of 34 matches to be played across the UAE. Image Courtesy: File.

DP World ILT20: With only a few days to go until the second season of one of the biggest T20 cricket leagues in the world — DP World ILT20 kicks off, the official broadcaster, ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL), has announced its panel of star commentators on Monday, January 8, 2024.

The panel consists of some big names like Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh, Rohan Gavaskar, Saba Karim, Nikhil Chopra, Vivek Razdan, Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Shoaib Akhtar. They will be joined by Alan Wilkins, Simon Doull, Daren Ganga, Danny Morrison, and Niall O’Brien.

In addition to that, there will be former India captain Anjum Chopra as well as sports broadcasters Reema Malhotra and Natalie Germanos on the panel.

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Speaking on this announcement, Rahul Johri, President, Business, ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL), said, “We are delighted to unveil our distinguished commentator panel for the upcoming DP World ILT20 Season 2. The expertise and diverse perspectives of our esteemed commentators will undoubtedly enhance the excitement surrounding this premier cricketing event. As the upcoming season boasts the presence of some of the biggest cricket stars worldwide, DP World ILT20 promises to be one of the most competitive cricket leagues globally. With the league’s rising stature and global appeal, we are thrilled to bring this cricketing spectacle for the audience across the world.”

Former Indian batter Virender Sehwag also exclaimed about being part of the commentator's panel, saying, “UAE's meteoric rise as a cricketing powerhouse in recent years is truly remarkable, and the DP World ILT20 is undoubtedly another jewel in its cricketing crown. As the highly anticipated Season 2 of the league is around the corner, I am anticipating electrifying performances from power-packed players. Following the phenomenal success garnered by the league’s inaugural season, I am confident in ZEE’s unwavering commitment to amplify the league and offer an exhilarating experience on display for global audiences.”

The tournament will start on January 19, 2024, with the defending champions, the Gulf Giants, going against the Sharjah Warriors in Sharjah. The tournament will feature six teams, with a total of 34 matches to be played across the UAE.

The DP World ILT20 will also feature some of the biggest cricketers in the world, including the likes of David Warner, Dasun Shanaka, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sam Billings, David Willey, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Alex Hales, Tom Curran, Rovman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer, James Vince, Ambati Rayudu, Corey Anderson, Dwayne Bravo, Kieron Pollard, Trent Boult, Chris Woakes, and Martin Guptill.

The matches will be broadcast live on ZEE’s 10 linear TV channels and free-to-view streaming on the ZEE5 app and website. The commentary will be available in both English and Hindi.

DP World ILT20: When can you watch DP World ILT20 matches? Match Date

DP World ILT20 is set to start on Friday, January 19, 2024, and end on Saturday, February 17, 2024.

DP World ILT20: When will the DP World ILT20 matches start? Match Time in IST

DP World ILT20 single-header matches will start at 8 PM IST, while the double-header matches will start at 4 PM IST.

DP World ILT20: Where can fans watch the live broadcast of the DP World ILT20?

Fans can watch the live broadcast of DP World ILT20 on Zee's 10 linear channels: &Pictures, &Pictures HD, Zee Cinema HD, Zee Anmol Cinema, Zee Zest, Zee Ganga, Zee Cinemalu HD, &Flix, &Flix HD, and Zee Zest HD.

DP World ILT20: Where can fans watch the free live streaming of the DP World ILT20?

DP World ILT20 will be live-streamed on the ZEE5 app and website for free in India.

DP World ILT20: Where will the DP World ILT20 be played in the UAE? Match Venues

The DP World ILT20 matches will be played in three stadiums in the UAE: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah.

DP World ILT20:Teams that will feature in DP World ILT20

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
Desert Vipers
Dubai Capitals
Gulf Giants
MI Emirates
Sharjah Warriors

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