He Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday, October 4, announced a star-studded lineup for the much-awaited Pakistan vs England Test series.
After a fierce bidding war, consortium TransGroup and ARY have secured international broadcasting rights for the upcoming three-match Test series between Pakistan and England, which promises to enthrall fans across the globe.
The upcoming three-match Test series between Pakistan and England will be held in Multan and Rawalpindi, and the PCB has put all its efforts into improving the viewing experience of the fans.
With cutting-edge broadcast technology, including 28 high-definition cameras, drone cameras, bug cameras and the complete Hawk-Eye review system, fans will enjoy every intense moment of action in the highly anticipated Test series.
PCB gets broadcast rights, unveils star-studded line-up for Pakistan vs England Test series
The return of PitchSide Studio promises in-depth pre- and post-match analysis, making the Pakistan vs England The test series is a must-see event for cricket fans around the world.
Adding to the excitement is the star-studded commentary panel for the test series between Pakistan and England, which will undoubtedly improve the fan experience.
Former England Captains David Gower, Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain will grace the commentary box to give their voice to the action on the field between Pakistan and England in the upcoming three-match Test series, starting on October 7.
The English legends will be joined by a stellar line-up of Pakistani voices including Aamir Sohail, Ramiz Raja, Urooj Mumtaz and Bazid Khan, who are now part of the official commentary panel for the upcoming Test series between Pakistan and England.
Apart from them, British broadcaster and former England cricketer Ian Ward will also commentate on the Pakistan vs England Test series. Zainab Abbas will act as the host of the Test series and will provide detailed information through the popular PitchSide Studio.
Zainab Abbas to host test series: PCB
The PCB said in a press release: “The PCB confirms the star-studded feedback panel for the test series. David Gower, Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain will return to Pakistan as commentators for this series, having previously covered the three Tests between Pakistan and England in December 2022.
They will be joined by Test cricketer Ian Ward as voices of England. Pakistani voices include former Test captains Aamir Sohail and Ramiz Raja, Test cricketer Bazid Khan and former Pakistan women’s team captain Urooj Mumtaz. Zainab Abbas will act as the host of the series.”
PAK vs ENG Broadcast and Live Streaming Partners
Notably, the Test series will be broadcast live in Pakistan on A-Sports, Ten Sports and PTV Sports, with live streaming available on Tamasha.
In the UK, BBC Sport will provide radio coverage, while Sky Sports will televise the matches. Streaming details for other regions will be announced soon.
This series is part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25. Pakistan will try to bounce back from the recent setback against Bangladesh in the upcoming home series.
However, Pakistan retained the same team for the next home match played against the Tigers.