Top 7 Indian Cricketers Who Married Twice

Indian cricketers have been always drenched in glitz and glamour on and off the field. The personal life of most of these cricketers has been put under public scrutiny. However, for a few Indian cricketers, marriage was a little more complicated than once. So here's a peep into the lives of seven notable Indian cricketers who got married twice.

1. Vinod Kambli

Marriage's First Time: Vinod Kambli had married his childhood friend, Noella Lewis, who used to work as receptionist in a hotel.

Marriage's Second Time: After Kambli separated from Noella, the cricket player again married model Andrea Hewitt. They have a son named Jesus Christiano Kambli.

Why in News?：Vinod Kambli's second marriage gained fame because he is a celebrity, and they mostly share their personal life moments on social media.

2. Dinesh Karthik

First Marriage: Dinesh Karthik was earlier married to Nikita Vanjara in 2007. His wedding was finalized in 2012 due to personal reasons.

Second Marriage: The squash player, Dipika Pallikal, was married off to Karthik in 2015. The twins often represent one of India's most glamorous sports couples and have twin boys in 2021.

Why in the News?: Karthik's personal life was a newsworthy affair after his initial marriage that was spurred by a very much publicized love triangle with fellow cricketeer Murali Vijay.

3. Mohammad Azharuddin

First Marriage: In 1987, Azharuddin married Naureen. They have two sons and got separated in 1996.

Second Marriage: In 1996 itself, he married Bollywood actress Sangeeta Bijlani. The marital relationship was also a sensational media topic and eventually separated in 2010.

Why in the News?: When Azhar married Bollywood actress Sangeeta Bijlani, it shot to the headlines of the 90s and soon everyone had much to say about the cricketer-actor relationship.

4. Yograj Singh

First Marriage: Yograj Singh, former cricketer and dad to Yuvraj Singh was first wed to Shabnam Singh with whom he parted within a few years.

Second Marriage: Yograj then married Satveer Kaur, from whom he has two children.

Why in the News?: Yograj's strained relationship with his son Yuvraj Singh and the complexities of his personal life have been reported much in media discussion, especially when Yuvraj was getting married.

5. Javagal Srinath

First Marriage: The former pacer was married to Jyothsna in 1999, but had a divorce.

Second Marriage: Srinath later married Madhavi Patravali, a scribe, in 2008.

Why in the News?: Srinath's second marriage was a low-profile affair, unlike most cricketers, but still managed to capture the imaginations of fans for who he is as a person in the cricketing fraternity.

6. Anil Kumble

 First Marriage: Anil Kumble first wife was Chetana Ramatheertha whom he married in 1999.

Second Marriage: Kumble has married the same lady twice. Initially, he married Chetana in court, while the next wedding ceremony was done with them in private. Thus, here also he sealed his second marriage.

Why in the News?: Although there is no divorce and remarriage, it's the second marriage of Kumble that will still bring him in news because he has performed the second marriage ceremony in private.

7. Murali Vijay

First Marriage: Nikita Vanjara, who was earlier married to Dinesh Karthik, had been reported to be dating Murali Vijay.

Second Marriage: Murali Vijay is said to have married Nikita after she separated from Karthik. The married couple has three children with them today.

Why in News?: Murali Vijay and Nikita Vanjara love life became very much discussed due to the love triangle they were surrounded with fellow cricketer Dinesh Karthik.

Conclusion

Their personal life is much in the public eye, especially their marriage. These players have moved ahead in their lives even when they were out of their game due to such bright performances on the field - complicated personal relationships for these sportsmen too, for rekindling of romance or new love.