Bharat Sundaresan is now one of the most familiar faces of cricket in Australia, rightfully so. This is an award-winning cricket commentator, writer and storyteller who has injected a refreshing breeze of innovation into Australian cricket media that is combined with an incisive commentary and unmistakable style. Whether you hear it on the SEN radio, or read it in his columns on Cricbuzz, or watch him featured on Australian Story on ABC, Bharat Sundaresan is one of those rare things in the sporting scene that has always been dominated by old school. But who is this Mumbai-born journalist who has touched the hearts of Australian cricket fans? We shall see what an amazing journey he has had.
Who Is Bharat Sundaresan? The Man Behind the Commentary
Bharat Sundaresan is not just another cricketing commentator. He is a globally acclaimed, award-winning cricket writer, commentator, author and a self-labelled storyteller who has essentially transformed the coverage of cricket in Australia. Sundaresan is currently an Australian correspondent and senior writer at Cricbuzz, the greatest cricket website in the world, and a colour commentator on SEN, the leading sports radio station in Melbourne.
Journalism is not the only remarkable thing about Sundaresan; it is his whole presence. Sundaresan has been the face of modern-day cricket commentary in Australia because of his technicolour, flamboyant dressing style and his unique long hair. Cricket Et Al podcaster Pete Lalor sees in it not only a big step forward but also notes that “cricket has moved a long way from Richie Benaud in the beige jacket to Bharat Sundaresan in whatever he wears today.”
How Old Is Bharat Sundaresan, and Where Does He Live?
Bharat Sundaresan was born on 8 May 1985 and is 39 years old and presently residing in the Adelaide Hills. This place is close to his heart; his trip to Adelaide was not just a coincidence but the final stage in a well-thought-out step with his wife, Isha Chatterjee.
Sundaresan made his debut visit to Adelaide in 2014 as a cricket correspondent for The Indian Express. He was immediately impressed by the city. He has visited Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, but he described Adelaide as his city, he told ABC. Almost ten years after becoming an international cricket reporter and writing in the largest Indian newspaper, Sundaresan took a very daring step in the form of settling permanently in Australia and relocating to Adelaide in 2018 to join Cricbuzz. At present, Adelaide Hills is still his home and he manages to balance his work as a commentator, author and family life with his wife.
The Indian Cricket Commentator Who Changed Everything: Australian Story
In February 2025, Bharat Sundaresan had one of the most impactful chapters in his Australian life when he appeared on television on ABC’s Australian Story, the flagship documentary series which features great Australians. The episode is called “Second Innings” and was broadcast on 24 February 2025. It was a personal introduction to the incredible life story of Sundaresan.
The documentary portrays a man who has surmounted exceptional obstacles. It presents his colourful experience of coming out of childhood hardships in Mumbai, his battles with personal addiction, and the discovery of his voice and calling with the help of cricket journalism. The Australian Story episode taped the way Sundaresan has shattered the stereotype about Australian cricket being ‘pale, male and stale’ by introducing diversity and authenticity, as well as self-expression and being bold in a traditionally conservative industry.
Test captain Pat Cummins, a participant in the episode of Australian Story, commended the presence of Sundaresan in the Australian cricket team: “I have been in the world of cricket all my life. I am prepared to have a few new ideas as opposed to the old ways. So, more like Bharat the better.” This feeling is indicative of the extent to which the Australian cricket establishment has accepted Sundaresan.
Is Bharat Sundaresan Married? His Wife and Personal Life
Yes, Bharat Sundaresan is married to Isha Chatterjee. The couple got married on 16 January 2013, having met in college. Their friendship, as Sundaresan himself has written, was really delightful—he said to her that she was the prettiest woman that he had ever seen, and she at first said, “Oh, creep alert!” This reluctant start notwithstanding, the relationship between them was real and permanent.
Their journey as a couple has also been inspirational. Isha did not choose to go to Adelaide in 2017 to study special education casually. She found a place to live, purchased a vehicle, and made a life. Sundaresan came to her two years later, and he said it was “the easiest move ever” since his wife had done all the groundwork and, most importantly, she still wanted him. They have spent their time together in Adelaide creating a rich life together based on creativity, exploration and cricket. It is a step that has not only made her husband feel free to be himself because of his move to Australia, but Isha has also found herself reflecting.
Bharat Sundaresan’s Books: The Dhoni Touch and Believe
Sundaresan has an influence much beyond commentary and radio. He has written two books that have been very well-received by the global cricket fans.
The Dhoni Touch: Unravelling the Enigma that Is Mahendra Singh Dhoni (2018) became the first publication of Sundaresan as an author and is his most notable publication. It was not any other Dhoni biography. Rather, Sundaresan took months to locate the closest friends, family and associates of the Indian cricket star in Ranchi to introduce the various aspects of the personality of Dhoni. The book unveils a routine man, whose life is an extraordinary one, full of real-life stories and deep insights. It was hailed by reviewers as “one of the most fashionable and probing writers of cricket in India to unleash a plethora of helicopter shots, creating the masterpiece of the origin story of a man and a captain, who transformed the sport in his homeland.”
His second book is Believe: What Life and Cricket Taught Me (2021), a co-written book with one of the legendary Indian cricketers, Suresh Raina. This autobiography is a story of the life of Raina and his cricketing experience and personal life struggles, and how he rose above bullying and other challenges to become one of the most influential white-ball cricketers in India. The style of writing collaboratively made Sundaresan discover the simplicity and sincerity in the story of Raina, making him an indisputable master of storytelling in cricket.
Australian Citizenship: Bharat Sundaresan’s Commitment to Australia
Bharat Sundaresan made a major move in his Australian life in May 2025, becoming an Australian citizen. He swore his oath of citizenship in Mount Barker, South Australia, three months after his wife had done so. It was not just a bureaucratic exercise—but it was a great devotion to his new country.
“It has overwhelmed me in the most positive sense. Love just poured in me after the ceremony,” Sundaresan said. “I have been feeling Australian since I came here. I can be glad that at last Australia will accept me as one of yours.” Bharat Sundaresan’s Australian citizenship is symbolic of his strong inclusion in the Australian society and is indicative of how well he fits in the Australian cricket and media landscape.
What Makes Bharat Sundaresan Different? His Twitter Influence and Media Presence
His social media presence is irrefutable and powerful. Sundaresan also relies on Twitter (X), among other media, to not only comment on games but also to make news, challenge mainstream thought, and engage in wider discussions on Cricket, culture and identity. Millions of people around the world are following him due to his viral tweets and commentary.
Other than social media, Sundaresan has been a constant contributor to the national Australian media. He features on ABC Breakfast, The Project, Offsiders and many other current affairs programs. His unique voice, both literal and figurative, introduces new elements in the cricket discourse, which has always followed the same pattern. He has no problem breaking the stories, doubting the pitch terms, or even speaking up in favour of players and subjects that the rest would ignore.
Cricket Writer with a Wrestling Passion
In addition to cricket, Sundaresan has had a lifelong love affair with professional wrestling. Brought up as a fan of West Indies cricket and metal music, he has now found the way to bring his passion for wrestling to real performance and has entered the pro-wrestling ring as a performer. This proves that he is devoted to the honesty of his self-expression and pursuing his various interests, which he credits to his life in Australia.
Why Australians Should Know Bharat Sundaresan
To Australian cricket fans, Bharat Sundaresan can be seen as an upgrade. He comes with International experience in that he has travelled worldwide to all the major cricketing countries in a span of more than 18 years. He provides insights based on his ten years at The Indian Express, where he built strong relations in the Indian cricket circles. Above all, he takes the technical knowledge and merges it with the true storytelling, making the analysis of cricket available, interesting and entertaining.
His appearance on the Australian Story, citizenship success, and his rising fame on the Australian media platforms are some of the indications that the journey is still very long. Whether it’s his work for Cricbuzz correspondence, SEN radio commentary, or media appearances, Sundaresan is still redefining Australian media in cricket and doing it with a distinctly individual touch; a colourful dress, lengthy hair and all.
Final Thoughts
Bharat Sundaresan is a representation of what it can be when he applies authenticity, knowledge, and boldness in her practice. He has conquered personal difficulties, moved to a new land, and dared to be himself, and, after that, he is not only a commentator on cricket but also the representation of belonging and change. Bharat Sundaresan, as a storyteller, compelling narrator and an authentic expert with flair, is a required listen and watch to any Australian cricket fan who is seeking something new and interesting to hear.
