Suhail Chandhok facts for kids

Suhail Chandhok is an Indian TV presenter and sports commentator. He works for Star Sports and talks about many different sports like cricket, hockey, kabaddi, and football. He also acted in a Tamil movie called Veeram with actor Ajith Kumar. Suhail comes from a family of sports lovers. His dad, Vicky Chandhok, was a famous racing champion in India. His older brother, Karun Chandhok, is one of only two Indian drivers to have raced in Formula 1.

Suhail's Journey in Sports and Media

Early Life and Education

Suhail went to school at Sishya School in Chennai, India. After that, he moved to Australia to study at the University of Adelaide. He earned a degree in business and marketing. While there, he became the first Indian cricket player from his university to receive a special award called the Oxford-Cambridge Half Blue Award.

Playing Cricket and Acting

Suhail grew up in a family that loved sports. He even played cricket for the Royal Challengers Bangalore team in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for two years. Sadly, his cricket career ended early because of knee injuries.

Suhail also had a passion for acting. He started making short films on YouTube under the name "Johnny Vetrivel." These videos became quite popular and even caught the eye of famous South Indian actor, Ajith Kumar. This led Suhail to act in the Tamil movie Veeram, where he played one of Ajith Kumar's younger brothers.

Becoming a Sports Presenter

After his acting role, Suhail became a sports presenter and commentator for Star Sports. He now covers many sports, including cricket, football, hockey, and Pro Kabaddi.

Cricket Commentary

For cricket, Suhail has hosted and presented big events like the ICC World Cup in 2015, the ICC T20 World Cup in 2016, and the ICC Champions Trophy in 2017 for Star Sports. He has also been a presenter for the IPL on Hotstar.

Other Sports and Events

Beyond cricket, Suhail has been a presenter and commentator for the Hero Indian Super League (football) and the Celebrity Classico Football matches. He has also been the English commentator for the Hero Hockey India League and the Pro Kabaddi League.

Suhail has worked on international sports events too. He covered the Rio Olympics in 2016, the global FIA Formula E Series (electric car racing), and the French Open (tennis).

Other Work and Projects

Besides commenting on sports, Suhail is also a public speaker. He gives talks for many different companies and events, including MRF, PUMA, and TATA Motors. He also writes articles about sports for various publications.

Suhail created and hosted India’s first online chat show called "OnTheBall with Suhail." On this show, he interviewed famous people from the movie and sports industries. He has also been an ambassador for brands like Castrol Activ and PUMA.

In 2018, he helped cover the Indian Premier League player auctions for Star Sports. He was also a guest host on MTV's UCypher, which was India's first gaming reality show.

Suhail's Family Life

Suhail's parents are Vicky Chandhok and Chitra Chandhok. His father, Vicky, was a well-known racing and rally driver and led a big racing championship in Asia. Suhail's older brother is Karun Chandhok, who used to be a Formula 1 driver and is now a commentator.

Suhail married Trishya Screwvala on January 19, 2017. Trishya is the daughter of Ronnie Screwvala, a famous Indian film producer. Their wedding was a private event held in Mumbai, followed by a reception. Many celebrities and business leaders attended the celebrations.

Movies Suhail Acted In

• Veeram (2014)

Awards and Recognition

Suhail was the first Indian to receive the Oxford Cambridge Half-Blue award from the University of Adelaide for his excellent cricket skills. He also won the Australian Alumni Excellence Award in 2015 for his work in Sports, Art, and Culture.