For many, a career in sports broadcasting often begins as a faraway dream, one that is sparked by a significant sporting moment. For Surbhi Vaid, it was the sight of Yuvraj Singh hitting those iconic six sixes in the inaugural T20 World Cup. That moment of sheer cricketing excellence not only ignited her interest in the sport but set her on a path that would eventually lead her to the commentary box.

“It all started because of Yuvraj Singh and his six sixes. That’s how I fell in love with the sport,” says Surbhi.

The cultural backdrop of India provides the perfect canvas for a storyteller like Vaid. Her growth from a viewer to a commentator mirrors the fundamental truth of sports broadcasting, commencing as a spectator, transitioning through passion, and finally, influencing as a narrator.

To think that Surbhi would one day be in the Big Apple cheering on her beloved India as they took on Pakistan in a nail-biting T20 World Cup fixture would have been but a dream for a young Surbhi. This dream became a reality, creating a lifelong memory for this rising star in sports broadcasting that will be etched in her mind to share with future generations.

The fixture had all the theatre you would expect from the two teams who have created thrilling storylines over the years. Who could forget their epic encounter at the MCG, another neutral venue buzzing as the two powerhouses went head to head? This time, New York was treated to a match for the ages, with India reigning supreme, coming away with a tense 7-run victory and sending a message to all comers that they intended to make history this time.

India continued their winning ways again, showing their dominance and class. They booked a place in the final against South Africa, who were searching for their own fairytale.

Surbhi was but one of the multitudes of Team India fans who had been riding the wave for so long, hoping for the time to come for history to be made. When the final ball was bowled there was an outpouring of love for a team that has inspired so many.

“I have shed so many tears of sadness that the tears of happiness are not stopping today. So many heartbreaks later, here we are with that trophy. This team is LOVE.”

“Words will never be enough to describe what this nation is feeling right now. Thank you for showing us that the way to victory is never easy, but it is always worth it. Thank you for making us realise that giving up on our dreams is never an option. Thank you for displaying that the strongest thing we can do is stand up each time we fall. Thank you for making us believe. Thank you for proving to us that in the end good always wins. THANK YOU, MEN IN BLUE “

Through her journey, Surbhi Vaid symbolises the blooming spirit of cricket and its broadcasting—a sphere where voices like hers articulate the storytelling magic intrinsic to sports. Her aspirations to cover a wider array of sports and willingness to learn from the finest in the field position her not merely as an emerging talent but as a beacon inspiring those who dream of intertwining their love for sports with their career aspirations.

As Vaid continues to build her narrative in the world of sports broadcasting, her journey enriches the lives of sports enthusiasts with insights that stretch beyond the pitch, echoing the timeless sayings and philosophies inherent in the gentleman’s game. Her story, steeped in the love for cricket and broadcasting, exemplifies a pursuit of passion that’s as inspiring as it is influential.