Cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and his choreographer wife Dhanashree Verma are reportedly heading for a divorce. According to a source close to the couple: "The divorce is inevitable, and it¡¯s only a matter of time before it becomes official. While the exact reasons for their separation remain unknown, it¡¯s evident they have decided to move on separately."
However, the couple has not yet confirmed the news. As Chahal joins the list of cricketers facing marital splits, here¡¯s a look at other Indian players who have parted ways with their significant others.
Former Indian cricket team's 'Gabbar' and his Australian wife were married for over 10 years before their divorce in 2023. They have a son named Zoraver. The batter had publicly accused her of mentally torturing him and preventing him from meeting their son. These revelations kept the cricketer in the media spotlight for quite sometime. Now, there are new rumours circulating stating he is dating Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi.
The story of former Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik's personal life took a tragic turn. The couple, childhood friends who later became lovers, married in 2007. However, Karthik discovered his wife's infidelity with his teammate and close friend, Murali Vijay. This led to their divorce in 2012. Despite the heartache, Karthik eventually found love again with Indian squash player Dipika Pallikal. The sporting stars have twin boys named Kabir Pallikal Karthik and Zian Pallikal Karthik.
The couple got engaged on January 1, 2020, and married on May 31, 2020, in a simple court ceremony. They renewed their vows in February 2023 in Udaipur. However, after four years together, they announced their separation in July 2024, stating that they had mutually decided to part ways for the well-being of both. They have a son, Agastya, and continue to co-parent. Natasa resides in Serbia, while Hardik remains in India.
In 1996, cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin, who had married Naureen in 1987, divorced her and wed actress Sangeeta Bijlani. However, following rumours of Azharuddin's alleged affairs, including one with badminton player Jwala Gutta, Sangeeta filed for divorce in 2010. He later married Shannon Marie Talwar in 2017. Tragically, his younger son, Ayazuddin, passed away in a bike accident in 2011. Azharuddin's elder son, Asaduddin, a domestic cricketer, married Anam Mirza, the sister of tennis star Sania Mirza, in 2019.
Cricketer Vinod Kambli's first marriage to Noella Lewis, a receptionist at Pune's Hotel Blue Diamond, ended in divorce in 2005 after seven years. Speculation about his drinking and infidelities surfaced but lacked proof. Kambli later married model Andrea Hewitt. Their marriage faced turmoil when Andrea filed a police complaint accusing him of domestic violence in February 2023. Despite this, Andrea remains a devoted mother, admired for her resilience.
The former Indian cricket team head coach married his childhood friend, Ritu, a trained classical dancer, on March 18, 1990. They have a daughter, Aleka, who was seen attending many Indian matches. However, after nearly 22 years of marriage, the couple separated in 2012, though the reasons for their divorce were never disclosed.
The 'Mysore Express' Javagal Srinath married Jyothsana in 1999. After nearly eight years of marriage, the couple amicably separated in 2007, maintaining a respectful and friendly relationship. Despite their separation, they continued to share a cordial bond. A year later, in 2008, Srinath found love again and married journalist Madhavi Patravali.
Former cricketer Manoj Prabhakar divorced his first wife, Sandhya, in 2013 after a legal battle in which she accused him of harassment and dowry demands. They have a son, Rohan. In 1995, Prabhakar married actress Farheen, and the couple has two sons, Raahil and Manavansh.
The father of cricketer Yuvraj Singh, Yograj Singh, was first married to Shabnam Kaur, with whom he had two sons, Yuvraj and Zoravar Singh. Their marriage reportedly ended due to disagreements over Shabnam's career ambitions. Yograj later married Satbir Kaur, and the couple has two children, Victor and Amarjit Kaur, from his second marriage.
The couple got married on June 6, 2014. However, in 2018, the cricketer's wife, Hasin Jahan, accused him of domestic abuse and adultery. Shami denied the allegations, but the couple separated, and their legal battle remains ongoing. They share a daughter together.??
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