The battle of the heavyweights has almost arrived as the Lord's Cricket Ground gears up to host a blockbuster World Test Championship (WTC) final clash between Australia and South Africa starting on June 11. Australia are the defending champions and will do whatever it takes to defend the crown at any cost. South Africa, on the other hand, are poised to make their maiden appearance in the WTC final, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create glory. The Proteas have played exceptional cricket of late to make it to the top summit and will look to leave no stone unturned to get their hands on the prestigious WTC mace.

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ICC announces commentators for the WTC Final

Ahead of the thrilling clash, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled a richly diverse and a star-studded commentary panel comprising as many as 11 commentators from seven Test-playing nations. These feature some of cricket's most iconic voices, including Ravi Shastri, Ian Bishop, Ian Smith, Nasser Hussain, Kevin Pietersen, Dinesh Karthik, Matthew Hayden, Stuart Broad, Graeme Smith, Shaun Pollock, and Mel Jones.

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Ravi Shastri and Dinesh Karthik have been drafted to the commentary panel, despite India not making it to the WTC Final this time. Shastri brings an unmistakable booming voice and high energy to the microphone, especially in big moments. His voice rises with the tension, and his delivery becomes almost theatrical. Karthik, on the other hand, brings a fresh and insightful voice to the comm box that has made him an instant fan favorite in recent times. 

Whereas, two commentators from the two participating nations have been drafted. Matthew Hayden and Mel Jones will comprise the Australian contingent, and Graeme Smith and Shaun Pollock will form the South African contingent. Both Hayden and Mel are considered highly renowned voices in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and are equipped with a fast cricketing IQ. Hayden brings a no-nonsense, bold, “go hard or go home” approach to his analysis, while Mel has a more balanced tone, which is both engaging and pleasant to hear. 

From the South African point of view, Graeme Smith and Shaun Pollock are also considered some of the most revered voices in world cricket. Having captained his national side in over 100 Tests, Smith's commentary primarily revolves around strategic depth, often explaining captaincy calls, field settings, and psychological aspects of the game. Pollock, being a former world-class all-rounder, brings superb technical insight into bowling.

Other iconic voices feature Ian Bishop and Ian Smith from the West Indies and New Zealand, respectively, and three from the host nation, including Nasser Hussain, Kevin Pietersen, and Stuart Broad. These legendary voices, who once played the game at the highest level, bring an extraordinary amount of experience with them. They will now be tasked with entertaining the viewers with their insightful and engaging commentary in the much-anticipated WTC Final.