Andy Flower, Mohammad Kaif join ILT20 commentary squad

NATIONAL: The DP World International League T20 has unveiled a refreshed commentary panel for its fourth season, with former India batter Mohammad Kaif and seasoned coach Andy Flower joining the roster. The tournament, airing exclusively on Z, begins on 2 December, coinciding with UAE National Day, and wraps up on 4 January 2026.

Kaif and Flower join an established bench of voices including Simon Doull, Harbhajan Singh, Rohan Gavaskar, Ian Bishop, Alan Wilkins, Daren Ganga, Mike Haysman, Anjum Chopra, Nikhil Chopra, Vivek Razdan, Saba Karim, Ajay Mehra and Reema Malhotra. Their mix of insight, experience and bilingual delivery aims to take fans deeper into the contest.

Presenters Laura McGoldrick, Grace Hayden, Arjun Pandit and Ridhima Pathak will further bolster Z’s on-ground and studio coverage.

“A world-class tournament deserves world-class voices. We are delighted to bring this exceptional commentary team to our viewers as we work to deliver a premium broadcast experience,” said Laxmi Shetty, head of advertisement revenue, broadcast and digital at Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd.

Flower said he was pleased to return to the league in a new capacity, noting the rise of UAE talent and the addition of players from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Bishop added that the ILT20 had become a catalyst for cricket growth in the region and that returning for a fourth season felt special.

Season 4 will once again feature a slate of global stars, among them Phil Salt, Sunil Narine and Andre Russell for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders; Sam Curran, Noor Ahmad and Shimron Hetmyer for Desert Vipers; and Rovman Powell, Mustafizur Rahman and Jordan Cox for Dubai Capitals.

The Gulf Giants lineup includes Moeen Ali, Pathum Nissanka and Rahmanullah Gurbaz, while MI Emirates bring Kieron Pollard, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Fletcher and Fazalhaq Farooqi. Sharjah Warriorz will feature Tim David, Dinesh Karthik, Johnson Charles and Adil Rashid.

Fans can catch every match of the six-team, 34-game tournament live on Z.