IND vs AFG: The commentary and presentation panel for the upcoming three-match T20I series between India and Afghanistan has been announced. The six-member team features former international cricketers and experienced broadcasters who will provide coverage throughout the series in New Delhi.
All three matches will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on September 13, 15, and 17. Although the series will take place in India, Afghanistan will officially be the home team, with Delhi serving as their adopted base due to security and logistical challenges in their country.
IND vs AFG Commentators 2026: Full Commentary Panel
The India vs Afghanistan commentary panel brings together six familiar names from Indian and Afghan cricket. Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar and Sanjay Manjrekar will add their experience as former India batters and cricket analysts.
Murali Kartik and Nikhil Chopra will also be part of the panel. Both former India spinners have worked extensively as commentators across international cricket and franchise leagues.
Afghan broadcaster Farhad Fidaee and Indian commentator Devender Kumar complete the six-member team. Their familiarity with Afghanistan cricket and its players will add another perspective to the coverage.
The six commentators are Sanjay Manjrekar, Nikhil Chopra, Farhad Fidaee, Devender Kumar, Murali Kartik, and Sunil Gavaskar.
Sony Sports and FanCode to Broadcast IND vs AFG Series
Sony Sports Network has secured the television broadcast rights for the India vs Afghanistan T20I series in India. The matches will be telecast live on Sony Sports Ten 5 SD and Sony Sports Ten 5 HD.
Fans can watch the series online through FanCode, which holds the digital streaming rights in India. The matches will be available through the FanCode website and mobile application, with access also available through selected bundled OTT platforms.
The FanCode feed will also be available through platforms such as JioTV, JioTV+, Amazon Prime Video, Tata Play Binge, Watcho and Times Prime, depending on the viewer’s subscription and platform availability. Fans can choose between multiple viewing options across television, mobile devices and connected screens.
IND vs AFG: Afghanistan Set to Host India in Delhi
India and Afghanistan will face each other in a three-match T20I series in Delhi. The Men in Blue have dominated their head-to-head record, winning eight of their nine previous T20Is against Afghanistan, while one match ended in a no-result. Afghanistan will look to register their first T20I win over India.
Afghanistan have plenty of experience in their squad, with senior players such as Rashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, and Fazalhaq Farooqi. Fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq has also returned after recovering from a stress fracture in his right shoulder, giving the bowling attack another experienced option.
India, meanwhile, will be led by Shreyas Iyer, with Tilak Varma serving as vice-captain. The squad also includes Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, while Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Ravi Bishnoi will lead the bowling attack.
India hosted Afghanistan for their historic first Test in 2018, and the two teams have continued to meet regularly across formats. Afghanistan most recently toured India for a three-match ODI series in June 2026, which India won 3-0.
Also read: IND vs AFG Playing 11 Today, Live Streaming, Pitch & Weather: India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I, 2026
IND vs AFG: Six-member commentary panel announced for India-Afghanistan T20I series
Published - 12 Sep 2026, 01:14 PM
IND vs AFG: The commentary and presentation panel for the upcoming three-match T20I series between India and Afghanistan has been announced. The six-member team features former international cricketers and experienced broadcasters who will provide coverage throughout the series in New Delhi.
All three matches will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on September 13, 15, and 17. Although the series will take place in India, Afghanistan will officially be the home team, with Delhi serving as their adopted base due to security and logistical challenges in their country.
IND vs AFG Commentators 2026: Full Commentary Panel
The India vs Afghanistan commentary panel brings together six familiar names from Indian and Afghan cricket. Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar and Sanjay Manjrekar will add their experience as former India batters and cricket analysts.
Murali Kartik and Nikhil Chopra will also be part of the panel. Both former India spinners have worked extensively as commentators across international cricket and franchise leagues.
Afghan broadcaster Farhad Fidaee and Indian commentator Devender Kumar complete the six-member team. Their familiarity with Afghanistan cricket and its players will add another perspective to the coverage.
The six commentators are Sanjay Manjrekar, Nikhil Chopra, Farhad Fidaee, Devender Kumar, Murali Kartik, and Sunil Gavaskar.
Sony Sports and FanCode to Broadcast IND vs AFG Series
Sony Sports Network has secured the television broadcast rights for the India vs Afghanistan T20I series in India. The matches will be telecast live on Sony Sports Ten 5 SD and Sony Sports Ten 5 HD.
Fans can watch the series online through FanCode, which holds the digital streaming rights in India. The matches will be available through the FanCode website and mobile application, with access also available through selected bundled OTT platforms.
The FanCode feed will also be available through platforms such as JioTV, JioTV+, Amazon Prime Video, Tata Play Binge, Watcho and Times Prime, depending on the viewer’s subscription and platform availability. Fans can choose between multiple viewing options across television, mobile devices and connected screens.
IND vs AFG: Afghanistan Set to Host India in Delhi
India and Afghanistan will face each other in a three-match T20I series in Delhi. The Men in Blue have dominated their head-to-head record, winning eight of their nine previous T20Is against Afghanistan, while one match ended in a no-result. Afghanistan will look to register their first T20I win over India.
Afghanistan have plenty of experience in their squad, with senior players such as Rashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, and Fazalhaq Farooqi. Fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq has also returned after recovering from a stress fracture in his right shoulder, giving the bowling attack another experienced option.
India, meanwhile, will be led by Shreyas Iyer, with Tilak Varma serving as vice-captain. The squad also includes Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, while Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Ravi Bishnoi will lead the bowling attack.
India hosted Afghanistan for their historic first Test in 2018, and the two teams have continued to meet regularly across formats. Afghanistan most recently toured India for a three-match ODI series in June 2026, which India won 3-0.
Also read: IND vs AFG Playing 11 Today, Live Streaming, Pitch & Weather: India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I, 2026
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