Cricketing Heartbreak: Divorces Among Indian Players

Marriage is often portrayed as a journey of bliss and companionship, but for cricketers, the challenges can be uniquely daunting. Beyond the cricket ground, they face the complexities of maintaining relationships, managing fame, and coping with the demands of a public life. This article explores the stories of cricketers who have publicly acknowledged their struggles in married life and how they have navigated these turbulent waters.

1. Mohammad Shami and Hasin Jahan

Mohammad Shami and Hasin Jahan’s relationship began with promise and love, showcasing a seemingly happy union. Their marriage in 2014 was celebrated and in 2018, their relationship took a dramatic turn when Hasin Jahan publicly accused Shami of domestic violence and infidelity. She alleged that Shami had multiple extramarital affairs and even accused him of physical abuse. These accusations rocked the cricketing world and garnered intense media attention.

2. Dinesh Karthik and Nikita Vanjara

Dinesh Karthik, who was 21years old at the time, wed Nikita Vanjara, a childhood friend, in 2007. They had spent a great deal of time planning this marriage because their families had been good friends. They were married in Mumbai as soon as they reached marriageable age.

But Dinesh Karthik found out in 2012, during a pivotal cricket match, that Nikita was having an affair with fellow cricketer Murali Vijay. He was astonished to learn this. Dinesh chose to dissolve their union shortly after discovering Nikita and Murali’s extramarital affair, and they were divorced in 2012. Back then, there was a lot of discussion about their divorce. Karthik wed the well-known squash player Dipika Pallikal later in 2015.

3. Shikhar Dhawan and Aesha Mukerji

The couple who had tied the knot in 2012 also have a 10-year-old son, Zoraver Dhawan. Both Aesha and Zoraver are Australian citizens and reside there. the Delhi court said that Aesha had subjected Dhawan to mental agony by compelling him to live separately from his only son for years.Without any fault of his own, Dhawan had endured years of excruciating pain and suffering from being apart from his own son. Dhawan got engaged to Melbourne-based Aesha Mukerji in 2009 and married her in 2012. Prior to her marriage with Shikar, Aesha was married to an Australian businessman. However, she remained unsuccessful in sustaining either of her marriages. On 5th October 2023, Shikar Dhawan was finally granted a divorce from his wife on grounds of mental cruelty.

4. Javagal Srinath and Madhavi Patravali

Currently an ICC match referee, Javagal Srinath was once a known India pacer. In 1999, he tied the wedding knot with Jyotsna, however, the pair divorced in 2007. In just a matter of one year, Javagal married a journalist named Madhavi Patravali.

5. Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic

Hardik Pandya declared his divorce from wife Natasa Stankovic, putting an end to months of rumors that their marriage was having problems. On May 31, 2020, the model-actress from Serbia and the Indian cricket player exchanged vows in a secret ceremony. They confirmed their breakup via a joint social media announcement on July 18. The couple announced that they will be co-parenting their son Agastya in the post.

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