The history of Indian cricket features several prominent players whose personal lives, specifically their multiple marriages, have drawn significant public interest. These transitions often reflect the complexities of balancing a high-pressure professional career with personal evolution.
Indian cricketers with multiple marriages
Mohammad Azharuddin: The former Indian captain’s personal life was as much in the headlines as his batting. After a nine-year marriage to his first wife, Naureen, he married Bollywood actress Sangeeta Bijlani in 1996. This high-profile union ended in divorce in 2010.
Dinesh Karthik: Following a difficult and highly publicised divorce from his first wife, Nikita Vanjara, in 2012, the veteran wicketkeeper-batsman found a new chapter with Indian squash champion Dipika Pallikal. The two married in 2015 and are often cited as one of India’s most successful sporting power couples.
Shikhar Dhawan: After a decade-long marriage to Aesha Mukherjee that ended in 2023, the star opener reportedly began a new chapter in early 2026. He married his Irish partner, Sophie Shine, in a private ceremony in the Delhi-NCR region on February 21, 2026.
Arun Lal: The former Indian opener and respected commentator made national news in 2022. At the age of 66, he married Bulbul Saha after a mutual and amicable separation from his first wife, Reena, demonstrating that the search for companionship has no age limit.
Javagal Srinath: Known as the “Mysore Express,” the legendary pacer divorced his first wife, Jyothsna, in 2007. He moved forward with his life by marrying journalist Madhavi Patravali in 2008 in a quiet, private ceremony.
Vinod Kambli: The flamboyant former batsman first married Noella Lewis in 1998. Following their separation, he married fashion model Andrea Hewitt, with whom he has been for many years.
Yograj Singh: The former Indian fast bowler and father of Yuvraj Singh was first married to Shabnam Singh. After their divorce, he married Satveer Kaur, starting a second family.
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