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Life for star Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah and renowned sports presenter Sanjana Ganesan has seen a profound shift since the arrival of their son, Angad, in September 2023.
Parenthood’s pitch-perfect influence on Jasprit Bumrah
Beyond the personal joys of parenthood, Ganesan revealed that the newest addition to their family has, perhaps unexpectedly, had a positive impact on Bumrah’s formidable cricketing prowess.
Speaking candidly on the popular ‘Moment of Silence’ podcast, Sanjana detailed the transformative experience. “When we held our baby for the first time, Jasprit was actually playing in the Asia Cup,” she recounted, emphasizing his timely return to witness the momentous occasion. “I don’t want to say it too loudly, but I think he’s become a better cricketer since Angad was born. When you have a peaceful home to return to, where you can just be a dad and a husband, it helps a lot.” This sentiment underscores the often-unseen benefits of a stable and supportive personal life on an athlete’s professional performance, suggesting that the tranquility of family life has brought a new level of focus and calm to Bumrah’s intense cricketing endeavours.
The conversation also delved into the diverse personalities within the cricketing fraternity, particularly among the wives of players. Sanjana observed that, much like the players themselves, their partners exhibit distinct individual traits. “Everyone’s personality is unique,” she noted. “Sometimes I’ll interview a player and then later meet his wife in the stands and I’ll think — yeah, I get it. It’s like yin and yang. She’s exactly what he needed in life.” This insightful commentary highlights the complementary nature of relationships that often thrive amidst the demanding and high-pressure world of professional sports.
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How Jasprit Bumrah distracts his wife during interviews?
Beyond her observations on other cricketing couples, Sanjana offered a humorous glimpse into her unique professional dynamic with her husband. As a sports presenter, Ganesan frequently finds herself interviewing cricketers, including Bumrah, post-match. She laughingly shared how Bumrah, ever the playful partner, attempts to inject a dose of lighthearted distraction into these formal exchanges. “After the T20 World Cup win, I was interviewing him and he kept doing funny things — winking or smiling — just to throw me off. He knows when I’m focusing too hard and tries to break that.” This anecdote paints a charming picture of their strong bond, demonstrating how their personal connection transcends the professional setting, even if it means a momentary lapse in on-camera seriousness.
Off the field, Sanjana revealed that their relationship is characterized by a comfortable and easygoing camaraderie. “He’s my best gossip buddy,” she shared with a smile, offering a glimpse into their relaxed private moments. “We’ll lie in bed, eat some chocolate, watch Netflix, and then just talk about our day. That’s our comfort space.”
On the professional front, Sanjana will host the upcoming five-match Test series between England and India. Meanwhile, Bumrah is set to lead India’s pace attack, emerging as one of the squad’s most experienced players following the retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
