Isa Guha Quotes

Isa Guha

Profession : Celebrity

Birth : May 21, 1985

As a pundit, it's important to tell the viewer something they might not know, be unbiased and not sit on the fence.

Isa Guha

I realised my dream of playing for England when I first met Claire Taylor and then Charlotte Edwards at the age of 11. I didn't even know there was an England Women's team until then.

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A level of negativity around women working in men's sport is still present in the U.K., but I keep reminding myself that I'm there to do a job and add a different perspective.

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It goes without saying that I try to do everything to the best of my ability.

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Just having the support from the male players is important as the women's game moves forward.

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It is important for big names such as Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri to get on board and recognise that women do actually understand the game and they can play as well.

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My brother was playing hockey, tennis, badminton... I basically copied everything he did.

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My dream was always to play for England, having grown up in the U.K . Playing India as part of my first test match was a coincidence, and it was never an issue. My job was to do a good job for England!

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What I love in television is when you have the banter between the presenters, that's what makes a really good programme. That's why it is so important for me to have good relationships with people I'm commentating with.

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I definitely feel more attached to Kolkata than anywhere else in India.

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I made my England debut when I was 17, against India. I was the first Asian to play for the England women's team, and I did have mixed feelings playing against the country my parents are from but I was born and bred in England and I've always known I wanted to play for my country.

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When I was 11 I was scouted by the Thames Valley under-21s. It was really daunting. I was scared for my life when I went in to bat. The first ball hit me on the leg, the second ball got me out, so it wasn't great but it made me stronger.

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I read the Guardian when I can get it, but I have to admit I mostly turn to the sport.

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