Being a sportsperson’s better half is an extremely difficult job. Many women give up their careers to make sure their husbands can be on the field without a care. While most of them stayed behind the scenes till recently, the new generation of cricketing biwis have made a mark for themselves. Here are the ladies who take great pride in their husbands’ achievements and also have their own identity.

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ANUSHKA SHARMA

MARRIED TO: VIRAT KOHLI 

Anushka Sharma doesn’t need an introduction. The actress, whose wedding to Virat Kohli was one of the biggest events last year, doesn’t just face the camera but is also a producer. Along with brother Karnesh, she has produced NH10, Phillauri and is all set to release her second production, Pari. When she isn’t busy with film assignments, she is cheering for the Indian cricket team captain. 

RITIKA SAJDEH

MARRIED TO: ROHIT SHARMA

Ritika is not just Rohit’s better half but also his manager. That was her job before their marriage and it continues to be her department post wedding too. And, Rohit does pay heed to her advice. In a recent interview, he said, “I take permission from her for everything. Except while I am batting. That is the only time I don’t seek her approval because you have to react instinctively.”

DIPIKA PALLIKAL KARTHIK

MARRIED TO: DINESH KARTHIK

The two first bumped into each other at a marathon in 2008. What started out as a friendship gradually blossomed into love. Squash champ Dipika and Dinesh tied the knot in August 2015. Dipika, who is the recipient of the Arjuna Award and Padma Shri, was the first Indian to break into the world top 10 women’s squash rankings. No wonder, work keeps the couple busy. While they don’t often show up at one another’s matches, they complement each other.

SAKSHI DHONI

MARRIED TO: MS DHONI

Sakshi Dhoni may not shy away from the cameras, but she prefers to keep a low profile. While she has often been seen in the stands cheering for her hubby, few know that she has also stepped into the world of interior designing. She started her venture InstadecorIndia, in an attempt to create beautiful homes in Ranchi.

PRIYANKA CHAUDHARY RAINA

MARRIED TO: SURESH RAINA

Priyanka Raina has been supporting her husband for many years. Now, the lady wants to do something for society. On May 15 last year, she launched the Gracia Raina Foundation (GRF), dedicated to the aid of underprivileged mothers across the country. 

The foundation has been named after the couple’s daughter and was launched on the tot’s first birthday. The foundation aims to deliver a development model for young mothers via its various social impact endeavours.

AESHA DHAWAN

MARRIED TO: SHIKHAR DHAWAN

Aesha is a trained kickboxer and a sports fanatic. The couple met on Facebook and got engaged in 2009. A few years of courtship later, they got married in 2012. Aesha, who is is almost 10 years older than Shikhar, has two daughters from her previous marriage. In 2014, the couple became parents to Zoravar, who is pretty popular with the team members. Not many know that besides being a sportsperson, Aesha loves writing. She has her own website where she gives lifestyle and parenting advice.