NewsPhotos From Shikhar Dhawan To Dinesh Karthik: Top Cricketers Who Have Gotten Divorced - In Pics

From Shikhar Dhawan To Dinesh Karthik: Top Cricketers Who Have Gotten Divorced - In Pics

In the world of cricket, where players are celebrated for their on-field heroics, there exists a lesser-known chapter of their lives—the personal one. Beyond the stadiums and the spotlight, many cricketers have faced the complexities of marriage and divorce. These are tales of love, separation, and second chances, where cricketing legends have navigated the tumultuous waters of relationships, revealing a side of their lives that is often overshadowed by their sporting prowess. Join us as we delve into the lives of these cricketers who, at some point in their journey, faced the challenges of marriage and divorce, proving that even off the pitch, the game of life is full of surprises.

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Updated:Oct 07, 2023, 03:57 PM IST

Kevin Pietersen:

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The former England batsman, known for his flamboyant style, divorced Jessica Taylor in 2021, citing growing apart as the reason.

Wasim Akram:

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The legendary Pakistani pace bowler married twice, with his first wife passing away in 2009. He wed Shaniera Thompson in 2013.

Graeme Smith:

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The former South African captain divorced Irish singer Morgan Deane in 2015 after four years of marriage and later married Romy Lanfranchi in 2016.

Shane Warne:

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The Australian spin legend divorced Simone Callahan in 2005 after a decade-long marriage. He was later engaged to Elizabeth Hurley before they split in 2013.

Imran Khan:

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The former Prime Minister of Pakistan had three marriages. His first marriage to Jemima Goldsmith ended in 2004. His second marriage to Reham Khan lasted barely 10 months, and his third marriage was to Bushra Maneka.

Vinod Kambli:

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The former Indian batsman divorced his childhood friend Noella Lewis in 2005 and later married former model Andrea Hewitt after converting to Christianity.

Michael Clarke:

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The former Australian cricket captain divorced Kyly Boldy in 2020, citing growing apart. They had a daughter together.

Sanath Jayasuriya:

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The Sri Lankan cricket legend had two divorces, one with Sumudu Karunanayake in 2000 and another with Sandra in 2012. He was also a former member of the Sri Lankan parliament.

Simon Doull:

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The former New Zealand fast bowler divorced his first wife, Karin, for personal reasons and later married Liana Herbert.

Mohammad Azharuddin:

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The former Indian cricket captain divorced Naureen to marry Bollywood actress Sangeeta Bijlani in 1996, and he was embroiled in match-fixing controversies in 2000.

Shikhar Dhawan:

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The Indian opener divorced Aesha Mukherji in 2021 after eight years of marriage, citing mutual and amicable reasons.

Dinesh Karthik:

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The Indian cricketer divorced his childhood friend Nikita Vanjara in 2012, who was having an affair with his teammate Murali Vijay. He later married squash player Dipika Pallikal in 2015.