Shaker, run maker, and wicket taker—but is she a Diwali celebrator? Lisa Sthalekar discusses Diwali in sports

Lisa Sthalekar kicks off this season of My Diwali with hosts Dilpreet Taggar and Preeti Jabbal. Lisa is an Indian-born Australian cricket commentator, as well as a former cricketer and captain of the Australian women's national cricket team. Find out what Lisa's favourite Diwali food is, and hear how she celebrates the holiday with her family and friends.

'My Diwali' podcast series featuring Lisa Sthalekar, former captain of the Australian women's national cricket team. Credit: Supplied by Lisa Sthalekar.

It (Diwali) is an important occasion for India, and I think it is a chance again for both countries to come together and given the amount of cricket that is coming up between the two countries, I would like to think that cricket can lead the way.

Cricketer and commentator Lisa Sthalekar

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