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From Dinesh Karthik to Shikhar Dhawan: Cricketers who found love again after divorce

Some cricketers have faced challenges in their love lives, with their relationships and marriages being publicly discussed and scrutinized. Despite unsuccessful marriages and divorces, some cricketers have taken a second chance at love with new girlfriends or spouses.

Chankesh Rao | May 02, 2025, 06:55 PM IST

1.Shikhar Dhawan

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Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan was married to Ayesha Mukherjee from 2012 to 2021 and they had a son named Zoravar. However, in 2021, Ayesha was granted a divorce from Shikhar on the grounds of mental cruelty. Ayesha and Zoravar have since moved to Australia, while Shikhar alleged that he was kept away from his son. Shikhar has now moved on in life and is dating Sophie Shine, a product consultant in Abu Dhabi.

 

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2.Shoaib Malik

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Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik shocked fans when he married Pakistani TV actress Sana Javed in 2024, shortly after divorcing Indian tennis star Sania Mirza. Shoaib and Sania have a son named Izhaan Mirza Malik.

 

3.Hardik Pandya

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Hardik Pandya was married to model-actress Natasa Stankovic for four years and they have a son together. The couple announced their divorce in 2024 and stated they will co-parent their child. Pandya has been linked to British singer and TV personality Jasmin Walia, although neither have confirmed their relationship. Fans have noticed them posting photos from the same locations at the same time, sparking dating rumors.

 

4.Vinod Kambli

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Vinod Kambli, a former Indian cricketer known for his aggressive batting in the 1990s, was first married to Noella Lewis. They separated, and he later married Andrea Hewitt. The couple has a son.

 

5.Dinesh Karthik

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Former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik's first marriage ended in heartbreak when his wife cheated on him with another cricketer. He later found love with Indian squash star Dipika Pallikal, and they got married in 2015. They are now proud parents to twin sons.

 

6.Mohammad Azharuddin

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Azharuddin initially married Naureen, but they divorced because he was involved in a relationship with Bollywood actress Sangeeta Bijlani. Azharuddin later married Sangeeta Bijlani, but that relationship also ended. Despite the divorces, Azharuddin's relationship with Sangeeta Bijlani was a popular topic in the cricket world.

 

7.Brett Lee

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Brett Lee initially married Elizabeth Kemp, but their marriage ended. He later married Lana Anderson, and they have a daughter together.

 

8.Imran Khan

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Imran Khan, a former cricketer from Pakistan, was first married to British journalist Jemima Goldsmith in 1995. After their divorce, he briefly married journalist Reham Khan, and later married Bushra Bibi, a spiritual guide who was previously divorced. Imran Khan has two sons with his first wife Jemima Goldsmith: Sulaiman Isa (born in 1996) and Kasim (born in 1999).

 

9.Yuzvendra Chahal

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Yuzvendra Chahal, the cricketer known for his performance in the IPL, recently got divorced from choreographer Dhanashree Verma. Rumors are circulating that he is now dating RJ Mahvash, although neither have confirmed the relationship.

 

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