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Nick name
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Bio
22 year old Jatin Sapru is the youngest and the most recent member of the ESPN family. He won the position in the "Star Cricket Dream Job" programme. -
Favourite team/sport
Cricket first, then Manchester United
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Did you know?
Jatin holds an interest in Photography. He has covered two fashion weeks in India as a photographer -
Programme credit
IFA Shield in Kolkatta, Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm Rally 2008, SportsCenter India
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Full Biography
JATIN SAPRU made it to ESPN after winning the second edition of the Dream Job- Hunt for a TV presenter. Competing with thousands of candidates from all over India, he won the competition after thorough testing on many parameters like debates, quizzes, hosting shows, scripting and reporting. The panel of judges included the likes of commentators and former cricketers Ravi Shastri and Wasim Akram, famous TV presenter and actress, Mandira Bedi and ESPN producer Sharon Van Zwieten.
The Education Quotient Rebelling the idea of Engineering, Jatin pursued his Bachelors degree in Mass Communication and also holds a diploma in Journalism.
The Career Graph Jatin started as reporter for various news portals ranging from F’n’B to sports. He then went on to work with Tangerine Digital Media services, as a Sports content writer. But Dream Job fulfilled his desire to move out of just writing sports to covering them day in and day out.
Jatin- Out-of Office Apart from being a sports fanatic, Jatin also plays Cricket for the ESPN corporate team. as an opening batsman and wicket-keeperWhen not covering sports, you can find him with his camera or listening to his favorite bands like Metallica, Nirvana and Slipknot.
Question & Answer with Jatin Sapru
Q: How did you come to be in your current position in your broadcasting career? JS: Well they say when passion and profession combine, that’s what you call a Dream Job, and that’s just been the case with me. Winning the Dream Job has got me in the position I am, where I re-live my passion, i.e. Sports, with my profession every day.
Q: Is reporting on sport the next best thing to playing it? And what was the pinnacle you reached in your favourite sport? JS: No two thoughts on that. Every one’s always dreamed of sharing dressing rooms with sportsmen, and if that doesn’t happen, sport reporting is the next best option. I led the Ryan International School cricket team for three years and played initially at the state level. Also was the lead in Discus throw, Shot Put, and Javelin.
Q: What is your favourite sport outside of the one you are best known for? And how do you relax when you are not working? JS: Favourite sport outside cricket is Football and Formula One. Riding my bike (though not a Sports one) is still my stress buster. Also playing cricket, watching movies, listening to music and photography keeps me leveled.
Q: Who was the biggest influence on your life, either within your career or outside?JS: Apart from my parents, I have had a few faculty members at college and my initial employer at Tangerine, who played an extremely important part in carving me out. I take this place to express my Gratitude towards all of them.
Q: Who is the most memorable individual you have met during your playing or working life?JS: Has to be Alan Wilkins, during the semi-finals of Dream Job in Australia. Despite his stature, he was extremely humble and his tips went a long-long way. Also his funny anecdotes during intervals in the commentary box were top drawer.
Q: Tell us the funniest story you have heard regarding your chosen, or any, sport. JS: Most recently after the IPL slapping fiasco, people have started calling Cricket – A game of Karma with regards to Sreesanth.
Q: Do you/did you have a nickname? JS: Yea, from various formations done to my name, it has finally settled to just J.
Q: Tell us something we may not know about you.. JS: Tin-Tin and Asterix comics are still an obsession.
