Lesego Pooe (36), who hails from Merafong, is carving out an influential path in the world of cricket broadcasting. With a confident voice, a passion for the game, and a deep commitment to representation, she has swiftly become a recognized figure across national and international platforms.

Since embarking on her professional broadcasting journey in 2022, Lesego has worked with some of cricket’s most prestigious organisations—including SuperSport, Cricket South Africa, Fair Break Global, the International Cricket Council (ICC), Lions Cricket, and Gsport4girls. Her on-screen presence as a presenter with SuperSport has seen her cover both men’s domestic and women’s international inbound matches from countries such as New Zealand, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.

Her responsibilities are wide-ranging and impactful:
“Match build-ups, innings discussions, flash interviews, fan engagement, post-match conversations—I get to connect the game to the people,” Lesego shares.

Through FairBreak Global, she engages with international players, conducting post-match presentations, one-on-one sit-downs, and insightful flash interviews that bring viewers closer to the heart of the game.

Lesego is also a dedicated content creator and researcher, producing authentic material that amplifies voices in cricket—especially those of women. As a podcast host, she shares powerful and inspiring stories from across the cricket world, further building her influence as a storyteller and advocate.

A passionate supporter of women’s cricket, Lesego has used her platform to promote female cricketers and encourage young girls to chase their sporting dreams. Her ability to connect with audiences through both the microphone and the lens makes her a rising star in sports media.

Whether she’s leading a stadium conversation, analyzing game highlights, or hosting a podcast episode, Lesego Pooe is a force of energy, purpose, and inspiration in the cricket world—and she’s just getting started.