Isa Guha
Former England cricketer, World Cup winner and internationally acclaimed broadcaster, Isa Guha MBE has established herself as one of the most influential voices in sport, both on and off the field.
In April, Isa was awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year Honours in recognition of her outstanding services to cricket and inclusivity.
A trailblazer in women’s sport, Isa became the first South Asian woman to represent a senior England team in any sport. During an illustrious international cricket career, she won two World Cups and three Ashes series with England, reaching the pinnacle of the game as the world’s number one ranked bowler in 2008.
Since retiring from international cricket in 2012, Isa has forged an exceptional career in broadcasting, becoming one of the most recognisable and respected presenters and commentators in world sport. A leading figure in the BBC’s television and radio cricket coverage, Fox Sports Australia’s cricket broadcasts and global events, she has also demonstrated her versatility as a multi-sport presenter, anchoring the BBC’s coverage of Wimbledon for the last 5 years as well as Queens, Commonwealth Games and the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Beyond broadcasting, Isa is a passionate advocate for equality, diversity and inclusion in sport. Inspired by her late mother, Roma, she founded Take Her Lead, a cricket charity dedicated to advancing equity and diversity and increasing participation for women and girls.
Through mentoring, advocacy and grassroots initiatives, Take Her Lead is helping to provide an environment where women and girls can fulfil their potential and thrive within the game and beyond.
