Dialog Television & ThePapare Make History with First-Ever Sinhala Commentary for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

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For the first time in the history of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cups, Sri Lankan cricket fans will experience the tournament with a live Sinhala commentary, as Dialog Television’s dedicated sports channel ThePapare brings comprehensive coverage of the global event. 

This landmark broadcast will feature a stellar panel of renowned commentators, including Roshan Abeysinghe, Kelum Srimal, Farveez Maharoof, Chamara Kapugedara, Haritha Perera, Dinesh Upendra, Sajeewa Weerakoon, Ruwan Kalpage, Isuru Udana, Nuwan Zoysa, and Kamal Deshappriya, delivering expert insights and in-depth analysis in Sinhala throughout the tournament. 

All 55 matches of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, scheduled to be played from 7th February to 8th March, will be broadcast live with Sinhala commentary, ensuring fans across the island can enjoy every moment of the action in their own language. 

The Sinhala commentary broadcast will be available on: 

  • Dialog Television – Ch No. 62
  • Dialog Play App
  • ThePapare.com website

This historic initiative further strengthens Dialog Television and ThePapare’s commitment to enhancing the cricket-viewing experience for Sri Lankan audiences by bringing world-class international cricket closer to home.