Talk of the town: Six interesting facts about Sanjana Ganesan
Sanjana Ganesan married India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah in Goa on 15th March. The rumours had begun ever since Bumrah was released by Team India before the fourth Test against England. Soon after he left the team’s bio-bubble, the reports of his wedding gained prominence. Sanjana is known for her on-screen presence but here some lesser-known facts about Mrs Bumrah.
1. A TV host and a sports journalist:
Sanjana Ganesan is a sports presenter and TV host. Having worked with Star Sports for the Indian Premier League (IPL), she is a common face for cricket fans. In addition to hosting cricket, she has hosted and presented shows of other sports too like badminton.
2. TV debut with MTV Splitsvilla 7:
Her journey in the world of entertainment started with the popular reality show MTV Splitsvilla 7 which took place in 2014. Unfortunately, she suffered an injury midway through that season and could not complete the show.
3. Modelling career:
Before becoming a TV anchor, Ganesan had tried her hands at modelling too albeit for a very short period of time. She had participated in the ‘2012 Femina Style Diva’ fashion show. In the following year, she had participated in the Femina Miss India Pune’ competition and was one of the finalists. In the same year, she also participated in the ‘Femina Officially Gorgeous’ competition and won it.
4. Co-host of Match Point:
Ganesan’s journey as a sports presenter began in 2016 when she joined Star Sports. Later, she became the co-host of the channel’s popular post-match show Match Point and Cheeky Singles. She also covered the 2019 World Cup from the UK.
5. Worked for Kolkata Knight Riders:
Ganesan has also worked for the IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders. She has presented exclusive shows for the Kolkata-based outfit named ‘The Knight Club’ where KKR fans get the opportunity to interact and talk about the team.
6. Sanjana Ganesan hosted ISL and IPL Auction:
Ganesan has also hosted the 2018 IPL Auction. In the past, she has also hosted the Indian Super League, India’s premier football competition.
