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In the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), one name has captured the imagination of cricket fans and social media users: Mayanti Langer Binny.
A seasoned sports journalist and anchor, Mayanti returned to the IPL 2025 broadcast with her trademark poise, deep cricketing insight and a knack for making even the most complex strategies accessible to viewers of all ages. But this season, it’s not just her analysis that’s making headlines – Mayanti is going viral for reasons both on and off the pitch.
Mayanti Langer: A trailblazer in sports broadcasting
Mayanti Langer, born in New Delhi in 1985, has long been a familiar face to Indian sports audiences. Daughter of Lt. General Sanjiv Langer, she grew up surrounded by sports and discipline, which shaped her early interest in athletics and journalism.
Her career began in football broadcasting before she transitioned to cricket, eventually becoming one of the most respected anchors in the country. Over nearly two decades, she has hosted marquee events including the FIFA World Cup, Commonwealth Games, and multiple ICC Cricket World Cups, in addition to her regular IPL stints.
Mayanti’s enduring appeal lies in her ability to blend charisma with expertise. Viewers praise her for breaking down cricketing nuances with clarity and wit, making the sport approachable for newcomers while keeping die-hard fans engaged.
Her on-screen presence, incisive questions, and rapport with players and experts have set a benchmark for sports journalism in India.
Why Mayanti Langer is trending on social media?
This IPL season, Mayanti has become a social media sensation, not just for her commentary but also for her fashion sense and on-air camaraderie with fellow presenters. A series of viral memes and videos, particularly involving legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar, have taken the internet by storm.
Fans have noticed a quirky trend: Gavaskar and Mayanti often appear in coordinated or matching outfits during broadcasts, sparking playful speculation about whether it’s intentional. One meme, captioned “Everything is temporary but Sunil Gavaskar wearing Mayanti Langer’s pant is permanent,” has been widely shared, prompting laughter and light-hearted banter on air.
Gavaskar himself joined the fun, joking on live television about Robin Uthappa “wearing Mayanti’s trousers” – a moment that left the studio in stitches and further fuelled the viral buzz.
Also WATCH: Sunil Gavaskar’s meme-inspired joke on Robin Uthappa and Mayanti Langer’s pants leaves everyone in splits
Fans love Mayanti’s on-screen presence
Beyond the memes, Mayanti Langer’s impact is significant. She stands as a role model for aspiring female sports journalists in a field long dominated by men, consistently demonstrating that expertise and presence matter most.
As IPL 2025 continues, her popularity is soaring, with fans tuning in as much for her insights as for the light-hearted moments that have made her a viral star.
