From Sanjana Ganesan to Mahieka Sharma: Meet the wives and girlfriends (WAGs) of 2026 T20 World Cup-winning cricketers

Cricket is not just a sport, but a religion for many in India. And so, people are often curious to know more about their favourite cricketers— apart from their on-field performance. So, here we list the lesser-known wives and girlfriends (WAGs) of 2026 T20 World Cup winning cricketers. These women are often the quiet yet steady support behind our men in blue's on-field success:

Suryakumar Yadav met his wife Devisha Shetty during their college days at R. A. Podar College of Commerce & Economics in Mumbai, and the duo soon fell in love. The college sweethearts dated each other for a few years, and in May 2016 they made their relationship official with a formal engagement. In July 2016, they got married.

Photo: Suryakumar Yadav | Instagram

Indian cricketer Sanju Samson is married to his ladylove Charulatha Remesh. The duo met during their college days at Mar Ivanios College— back then Sanju was a rising domestic cricketer. It was Sanju who sent a friend request to Charulatha on Facebook, and their friendship soon turned into love. On December 22, 2018, they tied the knot in a private wedding at Kovalam which was attended by their family and friends.

Photo: Charulatha Remesh/ Instagram

Axar Patel is married to Meha Patel, a dietitian and nutritionist. The couple tied the knot on January 26, 2023, in Vadodara, Gujarat. Meha is known for her work in personalized nutrition and runs her own practice, Dt. Meha Patel. They also welcomed a son, Haksh, on December 19, 2024.

Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav got engaged to his childhood friend, Vanshika, on June 4, 2025. Their private engagement ceremony took place in Lucknow, and it was attended by their close friends and family.

Photo: Kuldeep Yadav/ Instagram

After his much-public divorce from Serbian model-actress Natasa Stankovic in 2024, Hardik Pandya is now dating model Mahieka Sharma. Hardik and Mahieka made their relationship Insta-official in 2025, and the model is often spotted cheering for Hardik while playing for Team India. In fact, in an earlier interview, Hardik even credited Mahieka for reviving his passion for cricket after his divorce. "I think the child in me, the cricket geek... was focusing more on my skill set as a bowler. After the last IPL, I realised I really wanted to play to Hardik’s full potential... That’s when Mahieka came into my life. We started talking about the sport and how to bring that child back. She helped me rediscover that excitement... I was usually the last person to leave and shut the lights off," he revealed recently.

Photo: Hardik Pandya/ Instagram

Ace Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah is married to Sanjana Ganesan, an Indian sports presenter and TV host. The couple got married on March 15, 2021, in a private ceremony in Goa. They are now parents to a son named Angad, who was born in September 2023.

Photo: Jasprit Bumrah/ Instagram

Indian cricketer Ishan Kishan is rumoured to be dating model Aditi Hundia. The rumoured couple is often spotted together, and their pictures or friendly banter on social media have also gained people's attention online. While the duo haven't made their relationship official, earlier this year Ishan's grandfather, Anurag Pandey, told ANI, "We accept whoever Ishan chooses. Aditi is his girlfriend... what makes kids happy matters"!

After knowing each other and dating for years, cricketer Rinku Singh is engaged to Priya Saroj, the youngest woman Member of Parliament in India. The duo first interacted with each other during the Covid pandemic; Priya was introduced to the cricketer through mutual friends for her sister's clothing business promotions. “Conversation started there, turned into friendship… then love,” Rinku once revealed in an Instagram video. Back then, Rinku was working hard to get selected for Team India. During that time, the couple revealed in an interview that they would meet every 3–4 months with their families. The rest, as they say, is history.

Photo: Rinku Singh/ Instagram

Indian cricketer Shivam Dube is married to Anjum Khan, a model and voiceover artist. The duo first met through a mutual friend and they dated for several years before taking their relationship to the next level, as per reports. They finally got married on July 16, 2021, and their wedding included both Hindu and Muslim rituals, thus honouring both of their heritages. Today, they are parents to two kids: son, Ayaan, born in 2022, and daughter, Mahvish, born in 2025.

Photo: Shivam Dube/ Instagram

Cricketer Abhishek Sharma is rumoured to be dating Laila Faisal, who is often spotted cheering for him from the stands. For the unversed, Laila Faisal is the co-founder of LRF Designs, a high-end clothing label. Laila comes from a well-known Kashmiri Muslim business family. She grew up in Delhi and studied psychology at King’s College London, followed by fashion and branding at the London College of Fashion.

Photo: Abhishek Sharma/ Instagram

Indian cricketer Varun Chakravarthy is married to Neha Khedekar, whom he often credits for his success. The duo met in college, where Varun was studying architecture. Their casual chats bloomed into a deep friendship and love. It was Neha who supported Varun in giving up his architect job and pursuing his dream of becoming a cricketer. “I told my wife not to trust me and come with me since I didn’t even have a job. But she believed in me. She gave me confidence and said, ‘Play cricket, earn 5–6K. I’m earning... We’ll manage.’ She believed in me when I had nothing!,” Varun said in the interview, as per several reports.

Varun and Neha had planned to get married in 2020, but their wedding was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After dating each other for a few years, they finally got married on December 12, 2020, and they now have a son named Aathman.

Photo: Varun Chakaravarthy/Instagram

As of early 2026, Indian cricketer Mohammed Siraj is not married and has no official girlfriend. Born in 1994, the fast bowler has focused entirely on his cricket career and has not made any public announcements regarding his personal relationships.

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