Today, let us tell you about some of these star cricketers who went beyond religions and customs and got married for love.
Love knows no barriers - This phrase is especially true for some Indian cricketers who went against the cultural beliefs and had inter-caste marriages with the woman they love, setting an example of love and harmony among the youngsters.
Today, let us tell you about some of these star cricketers who went beyond religions and customs and got married for love.
1. Dinesh Karthik and Deepika Pallikal
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After the failure of his first marriage, Dinesh Karthik married Indian squash player Deepika Pallikal in the year 2015. Dinesh Karthik is Hindu while Deepika is a Christian and both tied the knot according to both the customs.
2. Yuvraj Singh and Hazel Keech
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Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh married Bollywood actress Hazel Keech in the year 2015. While Yuvi is a Sikh, Hazel is a Christian. After marriage, Hazel changed her name to Gurbasant Kaur.
3. Zaheer Khan and Sagarika Ghatge
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India's star fast bowler Zaheer Khan took the internet by storm when he announced his engagement with Bollywood actress Sagarika Ghatge in the year 2017. In the same year, the couple had a court marriage. It is worth mentioning that Zaheer is a Muslim and Sagarika is a Hindu.
4. Ajit Agarkar and Fatima Ghadially
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Former India team player Ajit Agarkar who is a Hindu married his wife Fatima Ghadially who is a Shia Muslim in 2007. Fatima is a dear friend of Agarkar's sister, and it was from there that she got acquainted with the cricketer.
5. Mohammad Kaif and Pooja Yadav
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Mohammad Kaif followed his heart when it came to love and married Noida-based journalist Pooja Yadav. Kaif is a Muslim and Pooja is a Hindu and both got married in the year 2011.
6. Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and Sharmila Tagore
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Former Team India captain Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi was head over heels for Bollywood actress Sharmila Tagore. Once their love bloomed, the two were inseparable and on December 27, 1969, the two tied the knot.
