Meet Sanjana Ganesan: The Girl Who Stumped Jasprit Bumpah

Sanjana celebrated her 32nd birthday on Saturday (May 6,2023).

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She was raised in a middle-class family in Pune, Maharashtra.

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Sanjana has done B. Tech (Computer Science) from Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Pune.

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She began her career as an IT Professional and a part-time model.

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Sanjana was the finalist of Femina Style Diva fashion show in 2012.

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She participated in the 7th season of MTV Spitsvilla in 2014.

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From modelling, Sanjana shifted to sports anchoring in 2016.

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Star Sports India signed her as a TV presenter for the IPL.

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In 2017, Sanjana became the host of KKR's popular show - The Knight Club

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For KKR, she interviewed veterans like Eoin Morgan, Sunil Narine.

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In 2019, the ICC roped Sanjana for the Digital Insider role.

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Sanjana tied the knot with India pacer Jasprit Bumrah in March 2021.

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In 2023, she parted ways with Star Sports and joined Jio Cinema as lead anchor.

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