Top Cricket Marriages: Celebrating Love in the Sport
Rinku Singh's Upcoming Wedding
Rinku Singh, a prominent player for the Kolkata Knight Riders, is set to marry Priya Saroj, a Member of Parliament, on June 8. Saroj was also present at Kuldeep Yadav's engagement ceremony. As this high-profile wedding approaches, we take a look at other notable marriages within the cricketing world.
10 | Stuart Binny & Mayanti Langer
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Stuart Binny tied the knot with renowned sports anchor Mayanti Langer in 2012. Mayanti, a well-known figure on Star Sports, has hosted major events such as the FIFA World Cup and the ICC Cricket World Cups. The couple has a child and maintains a balanced public and private life.
9 | Jasprit Bumrah & Sanjana Ganesan
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Jasprit Bumrah, the ace fast bowler for India, married sports presenter and former Miss India finalist Sanjana Ganesan on March 15, 2021. Their wedding in Goa was an intimate affair with close family and no mobile phones, showcasing exquisite Sabyasachi outfits and heartfelt social media tributes.
8 | Mohammad Azharuddin & Sangeeta Bijlani
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Former star batsman Mohammad Azharuddin married actress and former Miss India Sangeeta Bijlani in November 1996. Their glamorous wedding attracted significant media attention, but the marriage ended in divorce in 2010, leaving a notable mark in the history of Bollywood and cricket.
7 | Harbhajan Singh & Geeta Basra
Harbhajan Singh, the spin wizard, married actress Geeta Basra in October 2015 in Jalandhar. The couple frequently appears together at events and has two children, blending the worlds of sports and cinema beautifully.
6 | Yuvraj Singh & Hazel Keech
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Yuvraj Singh, the World Cup hero, married British-Mauritian actress Hazel Keech in November 2016. They celebrated their rich cultural heritage and welcomed their son Orion in 2022 and daughter Aura in 2023, with Hazel adopting the name 'Gurbasant Kaur' after marriage.
5 | Hardik Pandya & Nataša Stanković
Hardik Pandya married Serbian model-actress Nataša Stanković in May 2020 during the national lockdown. They later celebrated a grand vow renewal in 2023, although reports of their separation surfaced in mid-2024, with Nataša discussing her healing journey publicly.
4 | Zaheer Khan & Sagarika Ghatge
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Former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan married actress and national-level hockey player Sagarika Ghatge in November 2017. Sagarika, known for her role in 'Chak De India', became a Reebok brand ambassador. The couple welcomed their first child, a son named Fatehsinh Khan, on April 16, 2025.
3 | KL Rahul & Athiya Shetty
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Batsman KL Rahul and actress Athiya Shetty exchanged vows in January 2023 at her father Suniel Shetty's Khandala farmhouse. Their intimate ceremony, attended by 70-100 guests, featured Sabyasachi couture and South Indian traditions. They welcomed a baby girl named Evarah in early 2025.
2 | Virat Kohli & Anushka Sharma
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Cricket superstar Virat Kohli married actress-producer Anushka Sharma in December 2017 at a private villa in Tuscany, Italy. Their three-day celebration included family and friends, and they welcomed daughter Vamika in 2021 and son Akaay in 2024, becoming admired icons in the media.
1 | Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi & Sharmila Tagore
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Legendary Indian Test captain Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi married Bollywood icon Sharmila Tagore in December 1968. Their interfaith marriage faced controversy but lasted over 43 years, producing three children and leaving a lasting legacy in both cricket and cinema.