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Lisa Binny is an Indian woman who is known for being the daughter of the former Indian cricketer Roger Binny, who was a part of the 1983 Cricket World Cup-winning Indian squad.
Wiki/Biography
Lisa Binny hails from Bangalore (now Bengaluru), Karnataka. She did her schooling at Sophia High School in Bengaluru. Later, she attended Mount Carmel College in Bengaluru. Thereafter, she moved to Sydney, Australia, where she studied at Macquarie University.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 4″
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Family
Parents & Siblings
Lisa Binny was born into the Anglo-Indian family of the former Indian cricketer Roger Binny. Her mother’s name is Cynthia Binny.
Roger Binny and Cynthia Binny
Lisa’s brother, Stuart Binny, is a former Indian international cricketer who is known for being the Indian record holder for best bowling spell in an ODI after he claimed 6 wickets for 4 runs against Bangladesh in 2014. Stuart Binny is married to the popular Indian sports anchor Mayanti Langer.
Stuart Binny and Mayanti Langer
Lisa’s sister’s name is Laura Quinn.
Lisa Binny and Laura Quinn with their daughters
(From left to Right) Lisa Binny, Lisa’s daughter, Cynthia Binny, Stuart Binny (carrying his son), Laura Binny (Quinn), Laura’s daughter, and Roger Binny
Husband & Children
Lisa Binny got married to a Sikh named Japneet Singh Mehta in a Catholic wedding ceremony .
Lisa Binny with her husband, Japneet Singh Mehta
After her marriage, she relocated to Australia, where Japneet is an accountant registered with CPA Australia. Together they have a daughter named Ariana (born in 2015).
Lisa Binny with her husband, Japneet Singh Mehta, and daughter, Ariana
Facts
- Lisa’s father, Roger Binny, was the first Anglo-Indian to play Test cricket for India.
- Her father is a former all-rounder cricket player who is best known for his impressive bowling performance in the 1983 Cricket World Cup, where he was the highest wicket-taker with 18 wickets.
Roger Binny playing the 1983 Cricket World Cup
- In 2021, the renowned Indian film director Kabir Khan released a sports biographical Hindi film ’83’ based on India’s win in the 1983 Cricket World Cup. In the film, Roger Binny’s role is played by Nishant Dahiya.
Poster of the film ’83’