Indian Cricketers Who Married Foreign Nationals: Love knows no boundaries, and this is especially true for several Indian cricketers who have found their life partners from abroad. These relationships not only highlight the personal lives of these athletes but also celebrate cultural diversity. Here are some notable Indian cricketers who married foreign nationals:

1. MS Dhoni

The legendary former captain of the Indian cricket team, MS Dhoni, married Sakshi Singh Rawat in 2010. Sakshi, originally from Dehradun, has a background that includes time spent studying in the United States. Their love story is well-known, and they often share glimpses of their life together on social media.

Batting & Fielding

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave
Tests	90	144	16	4876	224	38.09
ODIs	350	297	84	10773	183*	50.57
T20Is	98	85	42	1617	56	37.60
FC	131	210	19	7038	224	36.84
List A	423	364	99	13353	183*	50.38
T20s	391	342	147	7432	84*	38.11

Bowling

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Ave	Econ
Tests	90	7	96	67	–	4.18
ODIs	350	2	36	31	31.00	5.16
T20Is	98	–	–	–	–	–
FC	131	–	126	87	–	4.14
List A	423	–	63	53	26.50	5.04
T20s	391	1	12	25	–	12.50

2. Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli, the current captain of the Indian cricket team, married Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma in December 2017. Although Anushka is Indian, her international film career has given her a global presence. The couple’s relationship has been widely covered in the media, making them one of the most popular celebrity pairs in India.

Batting & Fielding

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave
Tests	115	195	12	8947	254*	48.89
ODIs	295	283	44	13906	183	58.18
T20Is	125	117	31	4188	122*	48.69
FC	147	243	19	11196	254*	49.98
List A	329	316	47	15348	183	57.05
T20s	399	382	71	12886	122*	41.43

Bowling

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Ave	Econ
Tests	115	11	175	84	–	2.88
ODIs	295	50	662	680	136.00	6.16
T20Is	125	13	152	204	51.00	8.05
FC	147	25	643	338	112.66	3.15
List A	329	57	726	741	148.20	6.12
T20s	399	45	460	667	83.37	8.70

3. Yusuf Pathan

Yusuf Pathan, known for his explosive batting, married Afghan-origin model and actress, Asmita Sood, in 2019. Their relationship highlights a blend of Indian and Afghan cultures, and they have received a lot of love from fans.

Batting & Fielding

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave
ODIs	57	41	11	810	123*	27.00
T20Is	22	18	5	236	37*	18.15
FC	100	158	18	4825	210*	34.46
List A	199	175	33	4797	148	33.78
T20s	274	243	67	4852	100	27.56

Bowling

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	Ave
ODIs	57	50	1490	1365	33	41.36
T20Is	22	17	305	438	13	33.69
FC	100	–	13384	6568	201	32.67
List A	199	–	6034	5133	124	41.39
T20s	274	140	2210	2814	99	28.42

4. Harbhajan Singh

The off-spin bowler Harbhajan Singh married Australian cricketer and model Geeta Basra in 2015. The couple has often spoken about their cross-cultural marriage and how they have embraced each other’s traditions.

Bowling

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	Ave
Tests	103	190	28580	13537	417	32.46
ODIs	236	227	12479	8973	269	33.35
T20Is	28	27	612	633	25	25.32
FC	198	–	48055	22652	780	29.04
List A	334	–	17533	12698	393	32.31
T20s	268	256	5471	6194	235	26.35

Batting & Fielding

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave
Tests	103	145	23	2224	115	18.22
ODIs	236	128	35	1237	49	13.30
T20Is	28	13	5	108	21	13.50
FC	198	268	46	4255	115	19.16
List A	334	194	54	2134	79*	15.24
T20s	268	155	52	1512	78	14.67

5. Ajay Jadeja

Former Indian cricketer Ajay Jadeja married a British woman named Rebecca B. The couple has maintained a relatively private life compared to other celebrity couples but has been supportive of each other’s endeavours.

Batting & Fielding

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave
Tests	15	24	2	576	96	26.18
ODIs	196	179	36	5359	119	37.47
FC	111	174	24	8100	264	54.00
List A	291	271	52	8304	119	37.91

Bowling

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI
Tests	15	–	–	–	–	–
ODIs	196	52	1248	1094	20	3/3
FC	111	–	4703	2140	54	4/37
List A	291	–	2680	2258	49	3/3

6. Mohammad Azharuddin

Former Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin married Sangeeta Bijlani, a former Miss India and actress, in 1996. Although Sangeeta is Indian, her work in the film industry has given her an international appeal. Azhar’s marriage was notable due to his status in cricket and her prominence in Bollywood.

Batting & Fielding

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave
Tests	99	147	9	6215	199	45.03
ODIs	334	308	54	9378	153*	36.92
FC	229	343	38	15855	226	51.98
List A	432	399	70	12931	161*	39.30

Bowling

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	Econ
Tests	99	3	13	16	0	7.38
ODIs	334	24	552	479	12	5.20
FC	229	–	1432	786	17	3.29
List A	432	–	827	709	15	5.14

The marriages of Indian cricketers to foreign nationals reflect the evolving nature of relationships in today’s world, where love transcends borders. These couples have not only celebrated their individual cultures but have also contributed to a greater understanding of diversity in society. As cricket continues to grow globally, the personal lives of these players will continue to inspire fans and promote cultural exchange.

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