Mayanti Langer Binny, also known as Maya, is a prominent sports journalist and anchor celebrated for her insightful game analysis and engaging presentation style. Her expertise has led to numerous contracts with major sports channels.

Biography/Wiki

Born on February 8, 1985, in Delhi, India, Mayanti Langer’s upbringing in an army cantonment (her father, Sanjiv Langer, served in the Indian Army) fostered her early interest in sports, particularly football.

Physical Appearance

Mayanti is known for her striking features and fit physique. She stands at 5’6″ with measurements of 36-32-38. Her dark brown eyes and black hair complement her elegant look.

Family, Caste & Boyfriend

Mayanti hails from a Christian Indian family. Her father, Sanjiv Langer, is an Indian Army personnel, and her mother, Preminda Langer, is a teacher.

She met her husband, cricketer Stuart Binny (son of former Indian cricketer Roger Binny), at a sporting event in 2012. After a six-month courtship, they married that same year. Interestingly, Mayanti is four months older than Stuart.

Career

A graduate in Arts from Hindu College, New Delhi, Mayanti’s broadcasting career began after Zee Sports discovered her through her involvement with the Indian Youth Soccer Association (IYSA) league.

Her television debut was anchoring the FIFA beach football league in 2010. Her first live event was the Federation Cup in Goa. Despite initial nerves, she approached the experience with confidence.

Mayanti’s impressive resume includes hosting numerous major tournaments:

• 2010 Commonwealth Games
• 2010 FIFA World Cup (ESPN)
• 2011 Cricket World Cup
• 2014 Indian Super League
• 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup

This adds up to six World Cups across three different sports. She also worked as an associate producer for a football show on Zee Sports.

Facts

Mayanti initially aspired to be a graphic designer. Her career in television broadcasting was unexpected.

She once shared that she covered the Olympics with an extensive 8-hour daily stint.

Here are some of her personal preferences:

• Enjoys watching football and cricket.
• Favors Vietnamese cuisine.
• Loves traveling to Europe with her husband.
• Counts French Montana as her favorite artist.
• Admires the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore.
• Considers John Dykes her favorite commentator and Jatin Sapru and Arjun Pandit her favorite co-hosts.
• Ranks the 2015 Cricket World Cup match between India and Pakistan in Adelaide as her best broadcasting experience.

Despite her current success, Mayanti faced setbacks early in her career, revealing that she was rejected four times before securing an IPL hosting role.

Mayanti Langer’s Career Highlights