Bharat Sundaresan

Cricket Writer, Commentator, Author

Indian, Australian Mumbai

Quick Info

ProfessionCricket Writer, Commentator, Author
NationalityIndian, Australian
Date of Birth06/05/1985
Age41 years
BirthplaceMumbai

Latest News about Bharat Sundaresan

23/02/2025

ABC Radio Adelaide featured Bharat Sundaresan on its 'Adelaide Breakfast' program, where he discussed how cricket and Brian Lara inspired him after two near-death experiences. The segment focused on his personal recovery and the perspective that shaped his career and outlook on life.

23/02/2025

ABC News published a profile on Bharat Sundaresan titled 'Why 'cricket equals life' for technicolour commentator Bharat Sundaresan'. The article described his earlier struggles with addiction in Mumbai and how those experiences influenced his energetic on-air personality and gratitude for life.

23/02/2025

ABC's 'Australian Story' highlighted Bharat Sundaresan's rise in Australian cricket commentary and the personal challenges behind his public persona. The program presented his distinctive style and optimism as part of a broader story about resilience and recovery.

2025

Bharat Sundaresan became an Australian citizen in a ceremony reported by the media. The milestone marked his formal integration into Australia after relocating there in late 2018.

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Bio/Wiki

Bharat Sundaresan is a renowned Indian cricket writer, commentator, and author, widely respected for his insightful coverage of cricket and compelling storytelling. Known for his expertise on cricket statistics and player performances, Sundaresan has become a household name among cricket enthusiasts globally.
Bharat Sundaresan is an Indian-born sports journalist and author based in Australia. He is the Australian correspondent and a senior writer for Cricbuzz, and he also comments for Seven Network cricket coverage.

Physical Stats & More

Height173 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

A course in JournalismAsian College of Journalism, Chennai

Personal Life

Current ResidenceAdelaide, Australia

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date16/01/2013

Family

SpouseIsha Chatterjee
FatherName
MotherUsha Sundaresan
SiblingsBrother - Sid Sundaresan
PetsTwo dogs (Olivia and Alfred)

Career

RoleSpecial Correspondent and Cricket Writer
OrganizationThe Indian Express
Start DateMay 2008
End DateDecember 2018
RoleSenior Writer and Australian Correspondent
OrganizationCricbuzz
Start DateDecember 2018
RoleColour Commentator
OrganizationSEN (Melbourne sports radio station)
RoleUmpire
OrganizationSouth Australian Cricket Association
Start Date2019
RoleCommentator
OrganizationSeven Network
RoleAuthor
Books
  • The Miracle Makers: Indian Cricket’s Greatest Epic (2023)
  • Believe: What Life and Cricket Taught Me (2021)
  • The Dhoni Touch: Unravelling the Enigma That Is Mahendra Singh Dhoni (2018)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Bharat Sundaresan is a well-known cricket writer, commentator, and author associated with Cricbuzz.
2. He was recognized as the bestselling author in 2018 for his book The Dhoni Touch.
3. Sundaresan was raised in Mumbai and was previously a drummer in a heavy metal rock band.
4. Starting as a special correspondent at The Indian Express in May 2008, he later covered the Indian Cricket Team for the publication until December 2018.
5. In 2012, he got engaged to Isha Chatterjee, and in 2013, he won an award for writing the best sports story at the Red Ink Awards.
6. After more than a decade at The Indian Express, he relocated to Adelaide, Australia, becoming the Australian correspondent for Cricbuzz in December 2018.
7. Bharat Sundaresan began umpiring for the South Australian Cricket Association in 2019.
8. He authored The Dhoni Touch and co-authored books with Indian cricketers Suresh Raina and Gaurav Joshi.
9. Sundaresan is a color commentator for SEN, a sports radio station in Melbourne, and travels extensively to cover cricket matches worldwide.
10. In 2022, he was in the news for addressing racism in Australian Cricket through a tweet.
11. He occasionally enjoys consuming alcoholic beverages.
12. He attended Fatima High School, Vidyavihar (W), Mumbai.
13. He is a supporter of the Adelaide Crows in the AFL.
14. He gained Australian citizenship in 2025.
15. In late 2025, he announced a podcast and radio show called Stumps and Bumps, co-hosted with Eric Bischoff.
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