The public closely follows cricketers’ personal lives, especially when they experience hard times with their marriages. Here’s a hearty takedown of five Indian cricketers who underwent a divorce, taking their fans by surprise.
Mohammad Shami and Hasin
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Jahan Mohammad Shami is one of the most famous fast bowlers from India and married Hasin Jahan in 2014. Since 2018, the couple’s less-than-steadfast relationship has been the talk of the town after Hasin accused Shami of domestic violence and infidelity, leading to a huge separation. They have a daughter together, and many disputes have gone back and forth since.
Dinesh Karthik and Nikita Vanjara
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Dinesh Karthik married Nikita Vanjara, a childhood friend, in 2007. In 2012, it was reported he was involved in the separation of the marriage because of the rumored relationship of his wife with fellow cricketer Murali Vijay, and thus they divorced. His second marriage became known when he wed squash player Dipika Pallikal in 2015, and they have twin sons together.
Shikhar Dhawan and Aesha Mukerji
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Shikhar Dhawan got married to Aesha Mukerji, an Australian-based kickboxer, in 2012. The couple had a son named Zoravar. However, challenges cropped up: long-distance issues and personal dynamics. In October 2023, Dhawan was granted a divorce on grounds of mental cruelty by a Delhi court, denoting the emotional toll that separation from his son had taken upon him.
Javagal Srinath and Madhavi Patravali
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Former Indian fast bowler, Javagal Srinath, married Jyothsna in 1999, but they amicably settled their divorce in 2007. The next year, he married journalist Madhavi Patravali. This relationship has been very private, while Srinath has moved on and included a cricketing career with that of an ICC match referee.
Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic
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Hardik Pandya’s whirlwind affair with Serbian actress and model Natasa Stankovic saw the couple tie the knot in 2020. Later, their son Augusta was born. In 2024, after four years of togetherness, they announced their separation, with a note about co-parenting their son being promised despite the separation.
