{"id":209998,"date":"2025-01-07T20:01:04","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T20:01:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/07\/ilt20-season-3-star-powered-commentary-team-to-further-strengthen-cricket-news-times-of-india\/"},"modified":"2025-01-07T20:01:04","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T20:01:04","slug":"ilt20-season-3-star-powered-commentary-team-to-further-strengthen-cricket-news-times-of-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/07\/ilt20-season-3-star-powered-commentary-team-to-further-strengthen-cricket-news-times-of-india\/","title":{"rendered":"ILT20 Season 3: Star-powered commentary team to further strengthen | Cricket News &#8211; Times of India"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-117020324,imgsize-27050,width-400,resizemode-4\/117020324.jpg?ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"ILT20 Season 3: Star-powered commentary team to further strengthen | Cricket News &#8211; Times of India\" title=\"ILT20 Season 3: Star-powered commentary team to further strengthen | Cricket News &#8211; Times of India\" \/><\/div><p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"MwN2O\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"T22zO\">\n<section class=\"D3Wk1  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  VtlfQ\" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"D3Wk1\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"zPaFh\">\n<div class=\"wJnIp\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cj2hz img_cptn\"><span title=\"Wasim Akram and Simon Doull during ILT20 Season 2. (ILT20 Photo)\">Wasim Akram and Simon Doull during ILT20 Season 2. (ILT20 Photo)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>As the <!-- -->International League T20<!-- --> returns for its highly anticipated third season, bringing renewed excitement and an electrifying cricketing atmosphere, the league and its broadcast partners, ZEE Network, have unveiled a stellar commentary lineup featuring some of the finest cricket minds to enrich the viewers\u2019 experience. <br \/>The commentary team for the third season of ILT20 will feature cricket icons such as Ian Smith, Ian Bishop, Simon Doull, Virender Sehwag, Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Shoaib Akhtar, <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/harbhajan-singh\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">Harbhajan Singh<\/a>, Niall O\u2019Brien, and Alan Wilkins. Adding further depth and diversity will be Anjum Chopra, Saba Karim, Rohan Gavaskar, Nikhil Chopra, Daren Ganga, Urooj Mumtaz, Vivek Razdan, Reema Malhotra, and Ajay Mehra. <br \/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@toisports\" rel=\"noopener nofollow noreferrer\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">SUBSCRIBE NOW!<\/a><br \/>With their collective experience and fresh perspectives offered in both English and Hindi, the esteemed panel is set to enhance the broadcast experience for cricket fans worldwide. Joining them as presenters will be the dynamic trio of Laura McGoldrick, Ridhima Pathak, and Arjun Pandit. <\/p>\n<div class=\"lOvcW vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"k7lcu\">\n<p>&#8216;ILT20 has really helped grow&#8217;: Spin wizard Dhruv Parashar aims to shine<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The <!-- -->ILT20 Season 3<!-- --> will launch with a grand opening ceremony headlined by epic performances from Bollywood superstars Shahid Kapoor, Pooja Hegde, and Sonam Bajwa, who are set to captivate the spectators at the <!-- -->Dubai International Stadium<!-- --> on Saturday, 11 January 2025. Renowned Bollywood producer and actor Jackky Bhagnani and Ridhima Pathak will emcee the opening ceremony. <br \/>The ceremony will begin at 6:00 PM local time and will be broadcast live through the Zee Network and its syndication partners on linear and digital platforms. The first ball of the season will be delivered at 7:15 PM local time, with the defending champions MI Emirates taking on hosts Dubai Capitals in a rematch of last year\u2019s grand finale. <br \/>The commentators are eagerly awaiting ILT20 Season 3, which promises to raise the bar with unparalleled talent and action. <\/p>\n<div class=\"lOvcW vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"k7lcu\">\n<p>&#8216;ILT20 gives opportunities to local players&#8217;: UAE\u2019s rising star Aayan Afzal Khan<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;I am ecstatic to return for my third season with the ILT20,&#8221; said Wasim Akram. &#8220;This region has seen so many memorable moments in cricket, many of which have been highlights of my career. The ILT20, with its mix of international stars and upcoming local cricketers, will surely add to this legacy.&#8221; <br \/>Virender Sehwag added, &#8220;I love the carnival-like atmosphere at the ILT20. It is like a home away from home for me. The ILT20 is always very competitive because of the quality of cricketers and the venues, and I urge fans from all over the world to tune in and catch some of the finest cricket around.&#8221; <br \/>Ian Bishop shared his thoughts, stating, &#8220;It has been special to watch the growth of cricket in the region over the years. The ILT20 is a vital part of nourishing home-grown talent and giving them the right exposure under the right conditions. I am thrilled to return for the third season.&#8221; <\/p>\n<div class=\"lOvcW vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"k7lcu\">\n<p>David Payne targets England call-up through ILT20 heroics<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Ian Smith remarked, &#8220;The ILT20 has rapidly built a reputation as a stage for exceptional cricket, and I\u2019m excited to be part of the action. While the international stars will undoubtedly shine, I\u2019m most eager to see how the emerging players from the UAE seize this opportunity.&#8221; <br \/>The league\u2019s six franchises have retained top T20 superstars, including Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Alex Hales, David Warner, Nicholas Pooran, and Jason Roy, among others. Several international players, including Tim Southee, Fakhar Zaman, and Romario Shepherd, are set to make their ILT20 debuts this season. <br \/>Running from 11 January to 9 February 2025, the third season of the ILT20 promises a feast of cricketing action, with some of the biggest names in the game and a world-class commentary team to guide fans through every thrilling moment.<\/div>\n<p><script>\nvar _mfq = window._mfq || [];\n_mfq.push([\"setVariable\", \"toi_titan\", window.location.href]);\n!(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) {\n    function loadFBEvents(isFBCampaignActive) {\n      if (!isFBCampaignActive) {\n        return;\n      }\n      (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) {\n        if (f.fbq) return;\n        n = f.fbq = function() {\n          n.callMethod ? n.callMethod(...arguments) : n.queue.push(arguments);\n        };\n        if (!f._fbq) f._fbq = n;\n        n.push = n;\n        n.loaded = !0;\n        n.version = '2.0';\n        n.queue = [];\n        t = b.createElement(e);\n        t.async = !0;\n        t.defer = !0;\n        t.src = v;\n        s = b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n        s.parentNode.insertBefore(t, s);\n      })(f, b, e, 'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js', n, t, s);\n      fbq('init', '593671331875494');\n      fbq('track', 'PageView');\n    };\n    function loadGtagEvents(isGoogleCampaignActive) {\n      if (!isGoogleCampaignActive) {\n        return;\n      }\n      var id = document.getElementById('toi-plus-google-campaign');\n      if (id) {\n        return;\n      }\n      (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) {\n        t = b.createElement(e);\n        t.async = !0;\n        t.defer = !0;\n        t.src = v;\n        t.id = 'toi-plus-google-campaign';\n        s = b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n        s.parentNode.insertBefore(t, s);\n      })(f, b, e, 'https:\/\/www.googletagmanager.com\/gtag\/js?id=AW-877820074', n, t, s);\n    };\n    function loadSurvicateJs(allowedSurvicateSections = []){\n      const section =  window.location.pathname.split('\/')[1]\n      const isHomePageAllowed = window.location.pathname === '\/' && allowedSurvicateSections.includes('homepage')\n      if(allowedSurvicateSections.includes(section) || isHomePageAllowed){\n        (function(w) {\n         function setAttributes() {\n                    var prime_user_status = window.isPrime ? 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