Wife-Eye: From Miss India finalist to TV host, a glimpse into the financial empire of Jasprit Bumrah's powerhouse partner

Sanjana Ganesan, the wife of India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, is renowned for her work as a TV presenter and professional model, with her most notable role being the anchor of the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup for an Indian broadcaster.

She distinguished herself academically by earning a gold medal as the top scholar in her B.Tech class at the Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Pune. Post-graduation, Sanjana embarked on a career as a software engineer with an IT firm. Her journey in the spotlight began in 2012 when she reached the finals of the ‘Femina Style Diva’ competition, followed by becoming a finalist in the ‘Femina Miss India’ competition in 2013, the same year she was crowned ‘Femina Officially Gorgeous.’

In 2014, her stint on the MTV show Splitsvilla was cut short due to an injury. However, this setback paved the way for a new opportunity as a TV presenter with the Star Sports network, a role she embraced wholeheartedly. Sanjana has since been the face of numerous sporting events, including the Indian Premier League, the Badminton Premier League, the Indian Super League, and the ‘Knight Club’, a show associated with the Kolkata Knight Riders. Let's dive deep into Sanjana Ganesan's life.

From Engineering to the Spotlight

Sanjana Ganesan, a distinguished graduate with a B.Tech degree from the Symbiosis Institute of Technology in Pune, initially pursued a career in software engineering. However, a shift in gears led her to participate in the Femina Style Diva and Miss India pageants in 2012, launching her into the world of modeling and entertainment. In 2014, she joined MTV Splitsvilla, further expanding her presence in the media.  Her career trajectory then took a turn towards sports broadcasting.  Sanjana became a sports presenter with Star Sports Network, anchoring major sporting events like the IPL, ISL, and the Badminton Premier League.

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Sanjana Ganesan's Net Worth and Earnings

Sanjana Ganesan's net worth is estimated to be around 8 crore INR. Her primary source of income stems from her role as a host for cricket matches and various other sports events. Sanjana also works as a Digital Insider for the ICC and has hosted significant events like the ICC T20 World Cup and the World Test Championship Final. However, following the birth of her child, she has made fewer appearances on television.

How Jasprit Bumrah and Sanjana Ganesan's love story brewed?

The first meeting between Jasprit Bumrah and Sanjana Ganesan occurred during the IPL season of 2013-14 when Sanjana interviewed Bumrah. This interaction led to further conversations and the two becoming friends. Although their communication was sporadic after their initial meeting, they grew closer during the 2019 Cricket World Cup and started dating. Jasprit Bumrah and Sanjana Ganesan tied the knot on March 15, 2021.

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Sanjana Ganesan's Family and Child

Sanjana Ganesan and Jasprit Bumrah welcomed their first child, a son named Angad Jasprit Bumrah, on September 4, 2023. Speaking of Sanjana's family, her father, Ganesan Ramaswamy, is a management guru and author, while her mother, Sushma Ganesan, is an advocate and fitness coach. Sanjana also has a younger sister who is a dentist.

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