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Anant Tyagi Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 3, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth23 November 1986

Age34 Years (as of 2020)

BirthplaceNew Delhi, India

ProfessionAnchor, Commentator, and Emcee at Star Sports

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseSagarika Chettri

FamilyPaternal grandfather Dushyant Kumar (poet); Maternal grandfather Kamleshwar (author)

Anant Tyagi Biography

Anant Tyagi is an Indian sports anchor, commentator and emcee known for work across major football and cricket properties, including the Indian Super Liga,

Early life and background
Anant Tyagi was born on 23 November 1986 in New Delhi, India. He spent his early schooling years in Delhi before attending The Doon School in Dehradun as a boarding student. At Doon he combined academics with sports, taking part in field hockey, tennis and athletics, and held leadership roles during his school years.

Tyagi completed undergraduate studies in economics and pursued further education in mass communication and digital communication. His academic path included Hindu College at Delhi University, Jamia Millia Islamia in New Delhi, and the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). After finishing a digital communication course, he worked as a business analyst in London.

Career
Anant Tyagi transitioned into sports media after an audition for a Hindi commentary role led to a stint covering the English Premier League. He later joined Star Sports and began hosting the Indian Super League in Hindi. Over the following years he expanded into English-language presenting and live feeds, taking on a mix of studio and event hosting responsibilities.

Tyagi has been associated with several major sporting events and properties. His hosting credits include multiple seasons of the Indian Super League, the Indian Premier League for Hotstar in 2017, and coverage across cricket and multi-sport events such as the ICC Cricket World Cup, ICC Champions Trophy and the Rio Olympics. By 2019 he had presented five seasons of the Indian Super League and hosted around 300 matches.

His on-screen work has also involved interviews with notable sports figures across disciplines. He has hosted non-live sports programming as well as live event coverage in both Hindi and English, building a profile as an anchor, commentator and emcee on television and digital platforms.

Public profile
Tyagi is known for an approachable on-screen style and a career that spans football and cricket broadcasting. He lists travel and watching movies among his personal interests, and is a fan of Chelsea Football Club and sports personality Roger Federer. He has spoken with and interviewed athletes and sports personalities from a range of backgrounds.

Family and personal life
Anant Tyagi comes from a family with cultural and literary connections. His paternal grandfather, Dushyant Kumar, was a poet, and his maternal grandfather, Kamleshwar, was an author and screenwriter who worked on films such as Aandhi and received the Padma Bhushan.

Tyagi is married to sports anchor Sagarika Chettri; the couple married on 20 December 2015. He grew up in a household that valued education and sport. He keeps pets and is fond of cats and dogs, owning two pet cats.

Latest updates
As of 2019 Tyagi had presented five seasons of the Indian Super League and hosted roughly 300 matches. He remained active across television and digital sports coverage, including studio and live event roles for Star Sports and productions for Hotstar.

Physical attributes
Tyagi’s height is listed as approximately 175 cm (1.75 m / 5'9"). His eye colour is dark brown and his hair colour is black.

Overall
Anant Tyagi’s career reflects a move from academic and analytical beginnings into a sustained presence in sports broadcasting. Bilingual presenting, work across domestic and international events, and a steady run of seasons with the Indian Super League and IPL coverage are central to his public profile.
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Recent Work

Indian Super League (presenter)

Presented multiple seasons and hosted around 300 matches as of 2019.

2019
Indian Premier League (Hotstar host)

Hosted IPL coverage for Hotstar in 2017.

2017
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Career Highlights

  1. Hosted five seasons of the Indian Super League and approximately 300 matches by 2019
  2. Presented IPL coverage for Hotstar in 2017
  3. Worked across major events including the ICC Cricket World Cup, ICC Champions Trophy and the Rio Olympics
  4. Interviewed prominent sports personalities and presented both Hindi and English feeds
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Anant Tyagi born?

23 November 1986

What is Anant Tyagi known for?

Anchor, Commentator, and Emcee at Star Sports

What is Anant Tyagi’s marital status?

Married

Who is Anant Tyagi married to?

Sagarika Chettri