From Shikhar Dhawan to Yuvraj Singh: 5 Indian cricketers who are dating or married to foreigners

In India cricket is not just a sport, it is a religion. And so, many Indian cricketers are treated no less than Gods. People want to know everything about their favourite cricketers-- be it their professional life or personal, and the people they are dating. From Shikhar Dhawan to Yuvraj Singh, here we list some Indian cricketers who are dating or married to foreigners and have gained much people's attention:

Photo: Shikhar Dhawan and Yuvraj Singh/ Instagram

Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan for earlier married to Aesha Mukerji, with whom he had a son Zoravar. While it was Aesha's second marriage (she was earlier married to an Australian businessman and had two daughters with him), it was Shikhar's first. However, their roughly 10 years long marriage couldn't survive the test of time and the duo got divorced in 2023. Now, roughly two years later, Shikhar has moved on and finally found love again. The cricketer recently confirmed his new relationship with girlfriend Sophie Shine, who works as a Product Consultant and is from Ireland. As per reports, she works as the Second Vice President at Northern Trust Corporation and is based in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Photo: Sophie Shine/Instagram

Rumours are rife that Indian cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal is currently in a relationship with Maddie Hamilton. Rumours of the Indian cricketer dating the Britih woman started during Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, when they were spotted together at the Chennai airport. Since then, Maddie is also spotted accompaning Yashasvi at various matches and events-- which have only fuelled the rumours more.

Photo: Maddie Hamilton/ Instagram

Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic’s unexpected divorce in 2024 left fans stunned, especially after their high-profile relationship and parenting journey. But just months later, the Indian cricketer is grabbing headlines again—this time for his rumored link-up with British singer and former reality TV star Jasmin Walia. Fueling the gossip even more, an old video from his 2024 Sri Lanka tour recently resurfaced online, showing Hardik and Jasmin together. Interestingly, this was right after his split with Natasa was announced. Social media sleuths had already speculated back then that the duo might be vacationing together abroad. While neither of them has confirmed the buzz, the internet is buzzing with curiosity about this possible new romance. Meanwhile, Hardik continues to co-parent his son Agastya with ex-wife Natasa. Whether there’s truth to these dating rumors or not, fans are definitely keeping a close watch on the cricketer’s post-divorce chapter.

Former Indian cricketer Harbajan Singh married British-Indian Geeta Basra in October 2015, and the couple have been going strong since then. Harbhajan and Geeta's love story began when the cricketer was captivated by her in a music video. With help from Yuvraj Singh, he connected with her, leading to an eight-year courtship. The couple got married in 2015 in a traditional Punjabi ceremony. The couple welcomed their daughter, Hinaya Heer Plaha, in July 2016, and a son, Jovan Veer Singh Plaha, in July 2021.

Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh is married to British actress and model Hazel Keech, who is also known by her modelling name Rose Dawn and married name Gurbasant Kaur. Yuvraj Singh and Hazel Keech's love story is a testament to persistence and destiny. They first met at a friend's party in 2011, where Yuvraj was instantly smitten, but Hazel remained indifferent. Undeterred, Yuvraj pursued her, facing multiple rejections. Years later, they reconnected on Facebook, leading to a renewed friendship and eventual romance. Yuvraj proposed in Bali in 2015, and they tied the knot in November 2016. The couple is now proud parents to two children: a son, Orion, born in January 2022, and a daughter, Aura, born in August 2023.