Sanjana Ganesan Biography: Who is Jasprit Bumrah’s Wife? Know Everything About The Sports Journalist, Age, Career, and More
Sanjana Ganesan Biography: The Indian Cricket Team has many incredible players who have swiftly paved their way to becoming the cricket sensations not only nationally, but made their mark on international stats as well. One phenomenon was witnessed on the spectacular island of West Indies in the Kensington Oval Stadium in Barbados. The legendary T20 World Cup Final between India and South Africa was one of the most exceptional finals, an emotional rollercoaster for all the fans where India won the T20 World Cup Trophy with tears of happiness. During the celebration, fans also witnessed some emotional moments from Indian players, who celebrated with the fans, and their families. Amongst them was Jasprit Bumrah, happily holding his baby boy Angad with her wife Sanjana Ganesan. Sanjana is a sports journalist and a presenter, who married Jasprit Bumrah in 2021.
Let us know more about Sanjana Ganesan, her career, age, net worth, and more.
Early Life & Education
Sanjana Ganesan was born on May 6, 1991, to a well-educated family. Her father, Ganesan Ramaswami, is a management guru and author. Her mother, Sushma Ganesan, works as both an advocate and a fitness coach. She had a sister, Sheetal. She grew up in Pune and attended the Bishop’s School. She has a B.Tech degree from Symbiosis Institute of Technology in Pune and was awarded a gold medal for being the highest academic achiever in her batch.
Sanjana Ganesan Career
After finishing her engineering degree, Sanjana worked briefly as a software engineer. Ganesan began modeling before becoming a TV host for a brief period of time. Sanjana competed in the ‘Femina Style Diva’ competition in 2012 and made it to the final round. The following year, she also made it to the finals of the ‘Femina Miss India’ competition. Later that year, she won ‘Femina Officially Gorgeous 2013’.
Her entertainment career began after she appeared in the seventh season of the controversial reality show MTV Splitsvilla, in 2014. Unfortunately, an injury forced her to leave the show in the middle.
Sanjana Ganesan Star Sports Career
Sanjana started her career in cricket broadcasting with KKR. Ganesan has previously worked for the IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders. She hosted the show ‘The Knight Club’, where KKR fans can talk about the team. Ganesan joined Star Sports in 2016, beginning her career as a sports presenter. Later, she co-hosted the channel’s post-match shows ‘Match Point’ and ‘Cheeky Singles’. She has covered several significant events in her brief career as a sports broadcaster, including the 2019 World Cup, which served as a turning point in her as she both hosted and successfully covered the tournament held in England and Wales.
Sanjana Ganesan Net Worth, Marriage
On March 15, 2021, Sanjana Ganesan married Jasprit Bumrah, India's fast bowler. Bumrah and Ganesan met during an interview for the 2013 Indian Premier League and became friends. After two years of dating, the couple tied the knot in Goa. On September 4, 2023, the couple welcomed their son Angad. Talking about Sanjana’s net worth, the model-turned-TV presenter is expected to earn around Rs 8 Cr by 2024.
