While we are familiar with and admire the relationships between cricketers and actors such as Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and Sharmila Tagore, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, and K L Rahul and Athiya Shetty, the bond between a cricketer and an anchor is equally special.
It is often said that marriages are made in heaven, but for certain cricketers, love found its way onto the very field where they achieved great success. One such example is Jasprit Bumrah, who recently led India to a resounding victory in the T20 World Cup 2024 and was rightfully awarded the title of ‘Player of the Tournament’.
While we are familiar with and admire the relationships between cricketers and actors such as Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and Sharmila Tagore, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, and K L Rahul and Athiya Shetty, the bond between a cricketer and an anchor is equally special. This is particularly noteworthy as both professions are heavily influenced by the outcome of the matches that one half of the couple competes in.
1. Jasprit Bumrah and Sanjana Ganesan
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The video of Jasprit Bumrah being interviewed by Sanjana Ganesan after the India vs Pakistan match at the T20 World Cup 2024, and then following the India vs South Africa finals, has captured the attention of both cricket enthusiasts and casual viewers alike. Many have praised the couple for their ability to maintain a harmonious balance between their personal and professional lives, labeling them as the epitome of relationship goals.
Their journey began in 2013 when they first crossed paths, but it wasn't until 2019, during the World Cup, that they truly connected. What started as a strictly professional relationship blossomed into something more after a series of dates, eventually leading to a beautiful wedding ceremony in Goa in 2021. Now residing in an apartment in Ahmedabad, Bumrah and Ganesan have recently welcomed their son, Angad, into the world.
2. Shane Watson and Lee Furlong
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Australian all-rounder Shane Watson first crossed paths with Lee Furlong in 2006, when she was gaining recognition as a prominent Fox Sports anchor. Their shared love for sports, along with mutual acquaintances within the industry, sparked a romantic connection. After a courtship of several years, the couple exchanged vows on 29 May 2010. They are now proud parents to two children, William and Matilda Victoria Watson.
3. Stuart Binny and Mayanti Langer
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The renowned Indian all-rounder and son of the 1983 World Cup-winning team member, Roger Binny, crossed paths with Mayanti Langer, a dynamic presenter for Star Sports. Langer, who has covered numerous Cricket World Cups as well as the 2010 FIFA World Cup and Commonwealth Games, first met Binny in 2008 during the Indian Cricket League, where Binny was playing for Hyderabad Heroes. Their relationship blossomed over the years, culminating in their marriage in 2012. In 2020, the couple welcomed a baby boy into their lives.
4. Ben Cutting and Erin Holland
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In an interview with The Sydney Morning Herald in 2021, former Big Bash League cricket presenter Erin Holland shared the story of how she crossed paths with Australian all-rounder Ben Cutting.
“I met my husband, cricketer Ben Cutting, on Instagram at the end of 2014; we initially made contact via a direct message. It was very casual and friendly banter… We officially started dating in 2015 and married last February”.
The couple got engaged in September 2019 and, despite delays caused by the pandemic, finally exchanged vows in a stunning ceremony in New South Wales.
5. Martin Guptill and Laura McGoldrick
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Following a remarkable one-day international match against Bangladesh in Napier in 2019, New Zealand opening batsman Martin Guptill showcased his exceptional skills by scoring an unbeaten century, earning him the title of 'Player of the Match'. The post-match interview was conducted by his wife, sports presenter and journalist Laura McGoldrick. The couple's relationship began when Laura interviewed Guptill on 'The Cricket Show', eventually leading to their marriage in September 2014 in Auckland. Together, Guptill and McGoldrick are proud parents to two children, Harley and Theodore.
