She is generally credited for being an outspoken television personality in the world of men's sports. Whether it be cricket or football, she has a proven track record of successfully covering various important events. Nonetheless, she is someone who can even give experts some tough time, thanks to her immense comprehension of sports, proper research, hard work, and sound on-screen capabilities. She is generally one of the most talked about personas during important events besides famous sportsmen.
Family and Personal Life:
Regarding her relationship status, she is the proud wife of the famous Indian cricketer Stuart Binny. Binny is the son of former renowned cricketer Roger Binney. Stuart attended high school in The St. Joseph's Indian High School where his father Roger was the school cricket coach for that period. The lovely couple, who married in the year 2012, have no children. According to Stuart, it was Mayanti whose emotional support boosted his mood and his career when he was suffering from an out of form situation.
Stuart Binny plays now for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). They make a lovely couple and have a fantastic romantic bonding. But just like any high-profile couples, they too have faced the heat of the public and social media. Recently when her husband did not fare well at the India vs West Indies T20 match at the USA, she was trolled heavily on social media. But she lashed back with grace, wisdom, and wit.
During an interview with Indianfootball.com, Langer said that she felt criticisms she has received are constructive and she takes them in stride. She also said that the best compliment she has ever received was from Baichung Bhutia who told her "You really know your game."
Langer has worked with Novy Kapadia doing match analysis. She referred to him as a walking encyclopedia on Indian football. She found him very helpful on the show and felt his insight was very impressive. She felt that he really knew his game.
Langer enjoys both anchoring and producing. She works long 12 hour days and is always learning more about both the game and TV production at the same time. She feels that her knowledge and understanding of what goes on behind the camera makes her even more skillful when she is anchoring in front of the camera.
Langer once said she would be interested in organizing and youth football league in New Dehli. Off camera, she is a very reserved person. She was raised to be an outspoken and individual personality. She enjoys learning and working. Langer was an illustrator while she was in college so she is truly multi-talented and intelligent.
Social Media:
Fans can connect with Langer on the social networking site Twitter (89.7 k followers) but she does not have an account on Facebook. Her Twitter handle is @MayantiLanger_B, and her Twitter bio says: "Anchor, Emcee, blessed to have hosted 4 World Cups in 3 different sports....currently hosting for Star Sports..Instagram@mayantilanger_b". ...Not on Facebook."
Return to the previous pageBirth Date: | 21 Oct, 1984 |
Age: | 35 yrs |
Occupations: | Journalist |
Citizenship: | India |
Birth Place: | Delhi |
Gender: | Female |
Description: | Indian sports journalist and anchor |
Spouse: | Stuart Binny [M. 2013] |