'Hosting The T20 World Cup Has Been a Milestone in My Career' – Anchor Priya Jethani

Anchor Priya Jethani

If there is one word that could be used to describe Priya Jethani, then that would be ‘Versatile'. Priya, who started her media career as a TV presenter with the Zee Network, has hosted a wide range of events and shows including television shows, corporate events. fashion shows, award shows, and premium weddings. One thing that remains very special to her is sports anchoring. Recently, she got back to it in a big way by being an on-ground emcee at the T20 World Cup.

Talking about the same, she says, "I have spent five and a half years in the media industry and after hosting all kinds of shows and events, I can confidently say that anchoring a sports event is one of my favourite things to do. The T10 Cricket League in the UAE marked the beginning of my journey as a sports anchor. I would do broadcast interviews with players and coaches and my interviews would be aired on Sony ESPN. Back then, I anchored many cricketing leagues that took place in the UAE"

Because of the Covid-19 situation, Priya, and many in her field, didn't get the opportunity to get on the ground and be a part of live events. Hosting virtual events was the order of the day and now, Priya is glad that things are getting back to normal and she is finally back on the stage. The T20 World Cup culminated on October 24 with Pakistan winning the match against India.

"I strongly believe that hosting the T20 World Cup has been a milestone in my career. Being a part of the biggest matches at the ICC World Cup including the iconic match between India and Pakistan on 24th October was an absolute honour. Hosting a sports event is quite different from being an anchor at other events. Here, I engage with the audience and keep a track of the match at the same time. Doing interviews with the cricketers before and after the match is also quite insightful", she says.

For more than 5 years now, Priya has been associated with the ZEE Network as a presenter. She has been the face of Zee Connect', a lifestyle show she began hosting in Season 6 and continues to do so in Season 11 currently. Apart from that, she has worked with several other prestigious media groups and left a mark with her skills as an emcee.