ISLAMABAD:Some of the leading cricket commentators would call Australia’s first tour to Pakistan in 24 years, to get underway at the Pindi Stadium, Rawalpindi on Friday.
In addition to the three-Test series, which would be played for the Benaud-Qadir Trophy, the five-week tour also includes three ODIs and one T20I.
Rob Key of England, Australia’s Michael Kasprowicz and Pakistan trio of Bazid Khan, Urooj Mumtaz and Waqar Younis would commentate through the tour from March 4 to April 5.
Simon Katich of Australia would only commentate on the Benaud-Qadir Trophy and like Kasprowicz, will be making his commentary debut in Pakistan.
Sikander Bakht and Zainab Abbas would host the pre- and post-match shows along with Neroli Meadows, who will only be available for first two Test matches.
The High-Definition broadcast coverage includes 28 cameras alongwith buggy cam would embellish the viewing experience of the fans within and outside Pakistan. Hawk-Eye and Ultra Edge will be part of the Decision Review System (DRS) Technology.
Broadcast coverage of this much-anticipated series would be available through PTV (Pakistan), Etisalat (Middle-East and North Africa), Flow Sports (Caribbean), Sky NZ (New Zealand), Fox Sports (Australia), Sky Sports (United Kingdom), Sony (South Asia outside Pakistan), Super Sports (Sub-Saharan Africa), Willow TV (North America), ICC TV and Daraz (live streaming partner).