Naveen Ul Haq [Source: AFP]Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq, who has been out of favour with the national team for a long time, will now be seen wearing a new cape. Naveen will be joining the commentary panel for the Afghanistan vs Bangladesh one-off Test match.The clash is set to take place on October 9 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, and the match will be live for fans to watch from 11 AM IST.Naveen-ul-Haq Joins Ramiz Raja And Others For Commentary StintUnknown to many, Pakistan and Afghanistan do not share a very cordial relationship in recent times, given the brutal warfare the two political sides have been engaged in. Barring those obstacles, Ramiz Raja, an ex-Pakistan cricketer and a former PCB top brass member, will be seen in the same commentary box as Naveen-ul-Haq.ALSO READHasan Nawaz Lavishes Praise On India After Pakistan's Heartbreaking Asian Games LossBesides Naveen, Farheez Mahroof, Mazhar Uddin, Andrew Leonard, and Devendar Kumar will also join the commentary box for the live action relay to the audience.Notably, this will be Naveen-ul-Haq's first stint with an international panel, as the cricketer does not have much experience as a cricket commentator. After retiring from ODIs in 2023, he has been off the field mostly, with his last performance being against Zimbabwe in 2024.Ramiz Raja's Expertise Added To The BoxRamiz Raja has been a familiar voice in cricket commentary for nearly three decades. After retiring from international cricket in 1997 at the age of 34, the former Pakistan batter smoothly transitioned into broadcasting.His strong educational background and command of English helped him establish himself on major international platforms. Over the years, Raja developed a distinctive commentary style built around storytelling, match situations, and strong opinions.Afghanistan Cricket Board @ACBofficials Announcing the Announcers! 🎙️ Introducing the commentators for the Etisalat Afghanistan vs. Bangladesh One-Off Test Match Series, powered by SuperCola, starting tomorrow at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. 👏 #AfghanAtalan | #AFGvBD | #GloriousNationVictoriousTeam Oct 8, 2026, 10:51 AM His broadcasting career was briefly interrupted when he became Pakistan Cricket Board chairman in 2021, but he returned to commentary after leaving the position in 2022 and was back on major international assignments by the 2023 ODI World Cup.Raja remains one of the most recognisable voices in Pakistan cricket broadcasting, and alongside him, Naveen-ul-Haq will be making his debut as a commentator in the upcoming AFG vs BAN Test match clash.ALSO READDelhi Capitals Head Coaches Across All Franchise Leagues
