Wisden Cricket Weekly Women’s Weekly: Katey Martin on her transition from player to pundit, commentating on former teammates and calling New Zealand’s T20 World Cup win
Dec 16, 2025
Join former New Zealand international Katey Martin as she transitions from a 19-year playing career to a dynamic commentary role. She shares her experiences of calling her former teammates and New Zealand's thrilling T20 World Cup victory. Katey discusses her journey through commentary workshops, overcoming nerves, and the significance of an all-female commentary team on a men's Test. Insightful observations on social media challenges and the evolution of women's cricket highlight her passion for the sport and the future she envisions for it.
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Miced-Up Moment Launched Her Career
- Katey Martin first got noticed for commentary after being mic'd up during a COVID tour, which led to more broadcast opportunities.
- She admits those initial stints were fumbling but launched her commentary career across Australia and New Zealand.
Train For The Broadcast Workflow
- Learn the technical workflow: earpieces, director cues and timing matter more than casual chat.
- Practice voice inflection and camera-facing techniques taught in broadcaster workshops to perform live.
Balance Empathy With Honest Calls
- Commentating on former teammates forces a balance between empathy and honest analysis.
- Katey says she aims to give the same feedback on air that she'd give in person, keeping commentary measured and respectful.