VOM SPECIAL : Seven Female Journalists who Married Star Cricketers

VOM DESK : The relationship between media and the world of cricket is very close. Journalists associated with newspapers, news channels and online media are often seen around cricketers in search of news related to them. 

There are many journalists who have very good relations with the players and they prefer to give interview to their favorite journalist on any issue. Female reporters are also seen a lot in the mainstream media. 

If a female reporter has a good tuning with a player, then gossip also starts about them. Sometimes gossip is based on mere imagination, but in some cases there is reality in it. The friendship and dating of a journalist and a cricketer has been seen turning into marriage many times. 

We are telling you about seven such female journalists who are married to cricketers.

Sports journalist Laura McGoldrick and New Zealand cricketer Martin Guptill

Sports journalist Laura McGoldrick was born in Canterbury, New Zealand. Her partner, New Zealand's best batsman Martin Guptill, has scored a double century in ODIs. Laura McGoldrick first met Martin Guptill when Laura interviewed Martin during a cricket show. Laura was very nervous during the interview, but Martin encouraged her.

After this, both became friends and then in September 2014, both got married and became life partners. Both also have a daughter, whose name is Hurley.

Sports journalist Sanjana Ganesan and India's fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah and Sanjana Ganesan

During the T20 World Cup 2024, sports journalist Sanjana Ganesan was seen interviewing India's fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah several times. Bumrah had said in an interview, 'We both did not talk to each other for a long time. I used to think that Sanjana was arrogant while she also had the same opinion about me.' Bumrah said, 'I had seen her many times but we had the same perception about each other. After a few years, this perception broke in 2019. I spoke to Sanjana for the first time when she was in England to cover the World Cup 2019. Soon we realized that we have a wrong idea about each other.

We became friends, started talking a lot and later this friendship turned into love.' After dating for about one and a half years, both of them got married in March 2021. Jasprit Bumrah is a Sikh while Sanjana is South Indian. Both of them got married in Goa according to Sikh customs. Both of them also have a son named Angad.

Journalist Madhavi Patravali and India's fast bowler Javagal Srinath

Journalist Madhavi Patravali, who grew up in Karnataka, is married to Indian fast bowler Javagal Srinath, popularly known as Mysore Express. Madhavi and Srinath met in 2000, when Srinath had divorced his first wife Jyotsna. Madhavi Patravali and Javagal Srinath got married in 2008. At that time Madhavi was working in the Times of India. Srinath made his international cricket debut in 1991 and ended his career as one of India's most successful fast bowlers. Srinath announced his retirement in 2002, but then returned to play the 2003 World Cup and retired after that.

Sports journalist Mayanti Langer and India's all-rounder Stuart Binny

Sports journalist Mayanti Langer is married to India's all-rounder Stuart Binny. Mayanti Langer and Stuart Binny first met during the Indian Cricket League (ICL) which was started before the IPL. Mayanti interviewed Stuart during this league. Soon their love story started and after dating for 5 years, both became life partners in 2012. Both of them also have a son. 

Mayanti's father Sanjeev Langer has been in the army. Apart from cricket, Mayanti has also hosted events of many other sports. Stuart Binny has been a great all-rounder in ODIs and T20s. He is the son of Roger Binny, the current president of BCCI and a member of the World Cup 1983 champion Indian team.

Sports journalist Roz Kelly and South African fast bowler Morne Morkel

Famous Australian sports journalist Roz Kelly is married to former South African fast bowler Morne Morkel. Roz Kelly has worked for Australia's Channel 9. Morne Morke and Roz Kelly first met in 2012 during South Africa's tour of Australia. Soon their friendship deepened. Morkel proposed to Roz during the IPL tournament in 2014. They got married in December 2014. Roz Kelly is an Australian citizen. After retiring from international cricket, Morkel settled in Australia with his wife. They also have two children. Roz Kelly still covers cricket as a freelancer.

Sports journalist Lee Furlong and former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson

Sports journalist Lee Furlong is married to former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson. Lee Furlong and Shane Watson first met in 2004. The series of meetings between the two continued for a long time. After a long relationship, Lee and Watson got married in May 2010. Lee has worked in many channels including Channel 10 and Fox Sports.

She has two children, William and Matilda Victoria, whose upbringing is being fully taken care of by Lee. Right-handed batsman and fast-medium bowler Shane Watson has also captained the Australian team in some matches. After retirement, he is playing the role of cricket coach and commentator.

TV host Erin Holland and Australia's all-rounder Ben Cutting

Australia's all-rounder Ben Cutting, who has played many ODIs and T20 matches, is married to TV host Erin Holland. Erin and Ben met through the social media platform Instagram, which later reached a relationship. During the Kovid epidemic, both of them got engaged in September 2019 and got married in February 2021. Erin has hosted many programs of various sports including cricket. During IPL 2024, she was also part of the anchoring team of official broadcaster Star Sports. Apart from being a sports anchor, Erin is also a model and singer. She has also been Miss World Australia in 2013.