Cricktake

Cricket Widow | Sanaa Hazratjee | Shayan Jahangir’s Wife on USA Cricket

September 9, 2026·1h 3m
Episode Description from the Publisher

Sanaa Hazratjee joins Cricktake to pull back the curtain on the sacrifices behind professional cricket. While USA national team batter Shayan Jahangir spends 40 to 45 weeks a year competing across the globe, Sanaa anchors the home front - raising their daughter Dahlia, advancing her career as a family law paralegal, and navigating life as an associate "cricket widow".  From $200 weekend games and managing fast-food stores to surreal tournament awards, 10-hour home visits, viral World Cup backlash, and franchise league realities, this conversation explores the resilience required to support an international athlete while protecting your own identity.00:00 - Intro  01:04 - Who is Sanaa?  06:26 - Meeting Shayan  12:20 - Early Associate Grind  24:11 - The "Cricket Widow"  29:08 - Solo Parenting & Dahlia  38:59 - De Facto Coach & Franchise Life  48:27 - Viral Backlash & Trolling  53:41 - Advice for Athletes' Spouses🎧 Listen, Read, Follow: https://ecosystem.cricktake.com/Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Instagram, TikTok, Substack & Medium.#usacricket #ShayanJahangir #cricketpodcast #seattleorcas #minewyork  #hyderabadkingsmen #mlc #CricketWidow #psl #cricktake

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