| Name | Isa Tara Guha |
| Age/DOB | 39 (May 21, 1985) |
| Known For | Sports Television Commentator, Former England Cricketer |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Family | Husband: Richard Willian Donald Thomas Father: Barun Guha Mother: Roma Guha Brother: Kaushik Sister: Panchali Guha |
| Education | Graduated from University College of London |
| Native | High Wycombe, Buskinghamshire, England |
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Isha Guha is a former England cricketer of Indian descent and a renowned sports commentator, presenter, and radio broadcaster. As a right-handed fast bowler, she played a key role in several historic England victories between 2002 and 2011. Guha announced her retirement from international cricket on March 9, 2012. After retirement, she began writing columns for the BBC Sports website and became a commentator for various sports networks. In December 2024, Guha faced criticism on social media during the third Test between India and Australia after making an inappropriate remark, about Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah as a primate. Later, she apologized on-air for her comments.
Did You Know?
- Isha Guha began playing cricket at the age of 11 along with her elder brother.
- Her parents emigrated from Calcutta to the UK in 1970.
- Guha represented England at both the under-17 and under-19 levels.
- She made her Test Cricket debut at just 17 during England’s 2002 tour against India. She made history as the first woman of Indian heritage to represent England in cricket.
- Her best bowling performance in ODIs came in 2008 when she took 5 wickets for 40 runs against the West Indies at the Bradman Oval in Bowral.
- Guha was also part of the England team that won the ICC Women’s World Cup in 2009, Twenty20 Cup in 2009, and Ashes in 2005.
- She joined ITV Sport in April 2012, co-presenting ITV4’s coverage of the Indian Premier League.
- In 2016, Guha joined the inaugural Triple M radio Test Cricket commentary team in Australia.
- She led the new BBC TV highlights show for Yest and ODIs.
- Guha also serves as an ambassador for the British Asian Trust charity.
- She became the first woman appointed to the Professional Cricketers’ Association board.
- In addition to cricket, Guha has anchored the Rio Olympics for ESPN.
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