Star bowler Jasprit Bumrah and his wife, TV presenter Sanjana Ganesan, charmed fans with a beautiful interchange during a post-match interview in a touching and viral scene from the T20 World Cup 2024. The conversation happened after India defeated Pakistan by a thrilling six runs on Sunday at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.
After the game, Sanjana, who was covering the game for ICC Digital, went over to her husband to have a brief conversation. Cricket lovers all over the world fell in love with the duo as soon as they started teasing each other. The main topics of discussion during the conversation were India’s performance and the bowlers’ tactics on the challenging New York surface as they attempted to hold a manageable 120-run total.
“Back-to-back player of the match performances,” said the message that accompanied the photo posted on the ICC’s official Instagram account. Jasprit Bumrah speaks with Sanjana Ganesan of ICC Digital Insider after India defeats Pakistan by six runs in New York.” Sanjana wished Bumrah well as the interview came to an end, adding, “We will see you again very soon.” Bumrah replied with a cheeky “I’ll see you again in 30 minutes,” which made everyone giggle. Then, with a lighthearted “What’s for dinner?” Sanjana brought a lovely human touch to the formal environment.
India defeated Ireland by eight wickets in their opening encounter to claim their second victory in the current T20 World Cup. Bumrah conveyed his joy after the hard-fought victory over Pakistan, saying, “It feels really good.” The wicket improved slightly after the sun came out, but we still thought we were a touch under. It feels wonderful since we were really diligent. I was glad that everything turned out well despite my best efforts to strike the seam and be as clear as possible in my execution.”
“It felt like we were playing in India, really happy with the support and that gives us energy on the field,” Bumrah said, praising the supporters’ steadfast support. We concentrate on the now. We performed really well in the two games we played. You appear to play effectively and adhere to your procedures.”
Bumrah reached a noteworthy milestone by taking three wickets against Pakistan, making him India’s third-highest wicket-taker in Twenty20 International cricket with 79 wickets. He overtook all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who in 94 Twenty20 International appearances claimed 78 wickets.
Fans and sports enthusiasts saw great resonance in the couple’s connection, which not only demonstrated their personal closeness but also brought a new and relevant dimension to the post-match festivities. The popular video serves as a helpful reminder of the human aspect of cricket, where connections between teammates and career obligations harmoniously coexist.
