The 2026 India tour of New Zealand is expected to feature a star-studded commentary panel, bringing together seasoned broadcasters and former international cricketers. India is scheduled to play T20Is, ODIs and Tests during the six-week tour.
Veteran commentators Harsha Bhogle, Ravi Shastri and Sunil Gavaskar will headline the coverage, alongside former Indian cricketers Ajinkya Rahane, Ravichandran Ashwin and Shardul Thakur, who are set to feature on Sony Sports Network’s Extraaa Innings panel.
The panel will also include former New Zealand players, adding local expertise and perspectives to the broadcast. On that note, let’s take a look at the complete list of commentators for the whole series.
NZ vs IND 2026: Full list of commentators
Sony Sports Network has announced a 10-member Extraaa Innings panel
Ravi Shastri, Sunil Gavaskar, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Ajay Jadeja, Venkatesh Prasad, Ian Smith, Simon Doull, Harsha Bhogle
Sky Sport commentary panel for T20Is and ODIs
Ian Smith, Ravi Shastri, Stephen Fleming, Simon Doull, Katey Martin, Ross Taylor, Tim Southee, Scott Styris, Shane Bond
Sky Sport commentary panel for Test matches
Ian Smith, Simon Doull, Sunil Gavaskar, Katey Martin, Harsha Bhogle, Scott Styris
New Zealand vs India T20I series fixtures
Thursday, October 22 – First T20I, Christchurch
Saturday, October 24 – Second T20I, Christchurch
Tuesday, October 27 – Third T20I, Wellington
Friday, October 30 – Fourth T20I, Auckland
Sunday, November 1 – Fifth T20I, Hamilton
ODI Series Schedule:
4 November, First ODI, Auckland
7 November, Second ODI, Wellington
10 November, Third ODI, Hamilton
13 November, Fourth ODI, Mount Maunganui
15 November, Fifth ODI, Mount Maunganui
Test Series Schedule:
First Test, 19-23 November, Wellington
Second Test, 27 November-1 December, Christchurch
