Commentary panel announced for Pakistan-Sri Lanka T20I series
A five-member commentary panel has been announced for the Pakistan-Sri Lanka T20I series, which gets under way in Rawalpindi on Friday. The Pakistan Sri Lanka T20I series commentary panel brings together former players and broadcasters from both countries, with Zainab Abbas named as the presenter.
The panel comprises Aamir Sohail, Bazid Khan, Salman Butt, Urooj Mumtaz and Roshan Abeysinghe, a mix of former Pakistan internationals and the veteran Sri Lankan broadcaster Abeysinghe.
Pakistan Sri Lanka T20I series commentary panel in full
Aamir Sohail and Salman Butt bring the perspective of former Pakistan captains and openers, Bazid Khan is one of the most established voices on the domestic circuit, and Urooj Mumtaz adds the former women’s captain’s read on the game. Abeysinghe, a long-time Sri Lankan broadcaster, gives the visiting side its voice in the box.
Zainab Abbas will handle presentation duties across the series, anchoring the build-up and post-match coverage from Rawalpindi.
A packed home season begins
All three T20Is will be played in Rawalpindi: the opener on Friday, October 9, followed by the second and third matches on October 11 and 13. The series opens a crowded home calendar for Pakistan.
England then arrive for an ODI tri-series also featuring Sri Lanka, running from October 18 to 31 across Rawalpindi and Lahore. Sri Lanka stay on for a three-day warm-up in Islamabad from November 4 to 6, before the two-Test series: November 9 to 13 in Rawalpindi and November 17 to 21 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Both Tests count towards the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27.
For Pakistan, the T20I series is the first chance to set the tone of a home season that stretches deep into November, and the commentary box will have plenty to talk about.
The series also serves as an early look at both squads ahead of a demanding winter. Pakistan will want to settle combinations in the shortest format before the ODI tri-series, while Sri Lanka get a first taste of local conditions before the warm-up match and the Tests that follow. With Rawalpindi hosting all three games, the crowds will play their part too, and the panel’s mix of home and visiting voices should give viewers a balanced read on a series that matters to both sides well beyond the result.
FAQ
Who is in the commentary panel for the Pakistan-Sri Lanka T20I series?
Aamir Sohail, Bazid Khan, Salman Butt, Urooj Mumtaz and Roshan Abeysinghe, with Zainab Abbas as presenter.
When and where are the T20Is played?
All three matches are in Rawalpindi: October 9, October 11 and October 13.
What follows the T20I series?
An ODI tri-series with England and Sri Lanka from October 18 to 31 in Rawalpindi and Lahore, then a three-day warm-up and a two-Test series against Sri Lanka in November.
Do the Tests count towards the World Test Championship?
Yes. Both Tests are part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle.
