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The panel includes former players, veteran broadcasters, and renowned analysts from across the cricketing world.<br \/>\nPakistan\u2019s Ramiz Raja, Wasim Akram, and Bazid Khan will provide local insights, while global voices such as Nasser Hussain, Ian Smith, and Ian Bishop add international expertise. Former Indian cricketers Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri, along with Australia\u2019s Aaron Finch and Matthew Hayden, will also be part of the panel.<br \/>\nRenowned commentators Mel Jones and Simon Doull join the lineup, accompanied by Harsha Bhogle, Michael Atherton, Pommie Mbangwa, and Kass Naidoo.<br \/>\nThe panel is further strengthened by former cricketers Dale Steyn, Dinesh Karthik, Shaun Pollock, and Athar Ali Khan.<br \/>\nNew Zealand\u2019s Katie Martin and England\u2019s Mark Nicholas complete the diverse panel, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the tournament.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Islamabad The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed the commentary panel for the ICC Men\u2019s Champions Trophy 2025, set to begin on February 19 with Pakistan vs New Zealand in Karachi. The panel includes former players, veteran broadcasters, and renowned analysts from across the cricketing world. 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