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Famous WAGs of Indian cricketers and their professions

While fans show steadfast support for their favorite cricketers, there is also a significant curiosity about the lives of the cricketers' wives and girlfriends (WAGs).

Chankesh Rao | Feb 07, 2025, 10:16 PM IST

1.Virat Kohli’s wife Anushka Sharma

Virat Kohli’s wife Anushka Sharma
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Virat Kohli, one of the leading cricketers in India, has enjoyed an incredible international career spanning more than 15 years. In December 2017, he married Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, whom he met for the first time during a commercial shoot. Anushka is a prominent figure in the film industry, having made her debut in the 2008 movie 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi' and subsequently starring with some of the biggest names in Bollywood.

 

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2.Rohit Sharma's wife Ritika Sajdeh

Rohit Sharma's wife Ritika Sajdeh
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Rohit Sharma, the captain of the Indian cricket team for both Tests and ODIs, is celebrated for his outstanding batting abilities and leadership. In December 2015, he married his longtime girlfriend, Ritika Sajdeh, in a grand ceremony in Mumbai. The couple had been together for six years before tying the knot and welcomed their daughter in 2019, followed by a baby boy in 2024. Ritika, who previously worked as a sports event manager, now balances managing Rohit's brand endorsements with her responsibilities as a wife and mother.

 

3.KL Rahul's wife Athiya Shetty

KL Rahul's wife Athiya Shetty
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Indian cricketer KL Rahul married Athiya Shetty on January 23, 2023, at Suniel Shetty’s farmhouse in Khandala. The couple first met in February 2019 through a mutual friend and managed to keep their relationship private until their wedding. Although they maintained a low profile, they shared subtle hints about their romance on social media. Athiya, the daughter of Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty, made her film debut in 2015 with the movie ‘Hero.’

 

4.Rishabh Pant's girlfriend Isha Negi

Rishabh Pant's girlfriend Isha Negi
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There have been whispers that Rishabh Pant, India's star wicketkeeper and batter, is in a relationship with Isha Negi, an entrepreneur and interior decor designer. Many photos of the pair have been circulating on social media, showcasing their time together. On January 16, 2019, Isha Negi posted a picture with Rishabh Pant on her Instagram, captioning it: “My man, my soulmate, my best friend, the love of my life.”

 

5.Yashasvi Jaiswal's girlfriend Maddie Hamilton

Yashasvi Jaiswal's girlfriend Maddie Hamilton
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Recently, there have been whispers about India's talented young opener, Yashasvi Jaiswal, being in a relationship with a British woman named Maddie Hamilton. Their romance gained attention during the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season when they were seen together at Chennai airport. A video of their meeting quickly went viral on social media, and since then, Hamilton has been spotted with Jaiswal at several IPL matches and international cricket events.

 

6.Suryakumar Yadav's wife Devisha Shetty

Suryakumar Yadav's wife Devisha Shetty
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Suryakumar Yadav, who leads the Indian cricket team in T20Is and is celebrated as a top T20 batsman, married Devisha Shetty in a private South Indian ceremony in July 2016. Their love story started at R.A. Poddar College of Commerce in Mumbai in 2012. Devisha, a talented dancer, began her career as a dance coach.

 

7.Jasprit Bumrah’s wife Sanjana Ganesan

Jasprit Bumrah’s wife Sanjana Ganesan
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Jasprit Bumrah, the fast-bowling sensation, maintained a low profile regarding his relationship with Sanjana Ganesan, a television presenter and former Miss India finalist, for quite some time. In 2021, they surprised their fans by revealing that they had tied the knot.

 

 

8.Zaheer Khan's wife Sagarika Ghatge

Zaheer Khan's wife Sagarika Ghatge
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Indian model and national-level athlete Sagarika Ghatge, best known for her portrayal of Preeti Sabarwal in the hit film "Chak De India," married former Indian cricketer Zaheer Khan on April 24, 2017. Since her notable debut in 2007 alongside Shah Rukh Khan, Sagarika has expanded her career with various roles in films, reality shows, and has also made a significant impact in the digital arena.

 

9.Irfan Pathan's wife Safa Baig

Irfan Pathan's wife Safa Baig
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Safa Baig is a well-known model and journalist from Jeddah, who has made a significant impact in the Gulf's fashion industry, appearing in many prestigious magazines. In addition to her modeling career, she has demonstrated her editorial talents as an executive editor at a PR firm. At just 21 years old, Safa married former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan in a ceremony held on February 4, 2016. The couple has since welcomed two sons: Imran, born in 2016, and Suleiman, who joined their family in 2021.

 

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