Cricket is one of the most loved sports in India. There is hardly a place in India where cricket is not watched whether it is on television or mobile.
The sports game Cricket is a gentlemen’s game which involves the combination of Bat and Ball. Cricket has a long history, it was first played by Britishers but nowadays the game of Cricket become common to everyone.
We have got many world-class cricketers from our country India, if we look at the current situation Cricket is ruled by our country all over the world.
India has produced the best players in each format of Cricket, whether it is Test, ODI or T-20.
In this post, we’ll talk about famous Indian Cricketers and their wives.
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1) Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar is one the best players who ever existed in India, he is considered as Master Blaster of Cricket.
The journey of Sachin Tendulkar from a normal young boy to the God of Cricket is remarkable.
Personal Life
Sachin Tendulkar was born on April 24, 1973, in Mumbai India. Sachin started playing cricket at a very young age, he had played an international match for India at just the age of 16 years and was considered the youngest cricketer to represent India.
Sachin Tendulkar was born into a middle-class family, his father’s name is Ramesh Tendulkar he was a Marathi novelist and professor and his mother’s name is Rajni Tendulkar.
His brother Ajit Tendulkar played a vital role in the journey of Sachin Tendulkar. Ajit recognized his talent of Sachin and encouraged him from a very young age to pursue cricket as his career.
International Career
Sachin’s international career started when he was just 16 years old. On 15 November 1989, Sachin played his first international match against Pakistan.
During his career, Sachin has made numerous records, one of his unbreakable records is making 100 centuries in his cricketing career.
Sachin Tendulkar Wife
Sachin Tendulkar’s wife’s name is Anjali Tendulkar she was born on November 10, 1967, and was a practicing pediatrician when she first met Sachin Tendulkar. Now Aanjali is a qualified doctor.
Anjali and Sachin’s first meet was in the Mumbai International Airport in 1990. Anjali was waiting to receive his mother when she noticed Sachin Tendulkar a rising star in India, she then approached him for an autograph, and from there, the love story of Sachin Tendulkar and Anjali started.
The difference in the love story of Sachin and Anjali Tendulkar is their simplicity. Their love story was not exaggerated in the media instead it is grounded.
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2) Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli is a sensational star of cricket, with his performance Kohli has captured the hearts of millions of Indians.
Personal Life
Virat Kohli was born on November 5, 1988, in Delhi India. From an early age, he started showing his talent towards cricket and soon captured the eyes of coaches and selectors as well.
Kohli’s family has provided very much support for his talent. Kohli’s father’s name is Prem Kohli and his mother’s name is Saroj Kohli he also has two siblings an elder brother Vikas and an elder sister Bhavna.
Virat’s father provides him with everything necessary for his cricketing career, he had played a major role in the success of Virat Kohli.
International Career
Virat Kohli is regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time. The international career of Virat Kohli is nothing short of extraordinary.
The international journey of Virat Kohli was marked by consistency and numerous records. Virat Kohli made his debut in Test International on August 18, 2011, against West Indies.
Kohli began his test captaincy in 2014. Under his captaincy, India achieved many milestones including the first-ever Test series win against Australia in 2018-19.
Virat Kohli Wife
Virat Kohli’s wife’s name is Anushka Sharma, she was born on May 1, 1988, in Ayodhya, India. She made her acting debut in the 2008 film “Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi” with Shah Rukh Khan.
Their Love Story began in 2013 when they met during a commercial shoot. Despite their celebrity status, Virat and Anushka managed to maintain a sense of privacy around their relationship.
In December 2017, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma officially announced their engagement to the public. They both organized their engagement in Tuscany, Italy.
After a few days on 11 December 2017, they both tied the knot in a beautiful and private wedding ceremony.
3) Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma is known as the “Hitman” of India“. He is the current captain of the Indian Cricket Team.
Rohit Sharma is one of the most famous personalities of India, he is known for his humbleness and kindness towards his fans.
Personal Life
Rohit Sharma was born on April 30, 1987, in Bansod which is a small town situated in Vidarbha, Maharashtra, India. His father’s name is Girunath Sharma he was a caretaker at a transport firm and his mother is Purnima Sharma who is a homemaker.
Rohit Sharma come from a lower middle-class family in his early days his family lived in a single-room apartment in Boravali.
Rohit’s fascination with cricket began at a very early age and due to his talent, he soon got the attention of local coaches.
Internation Career
Rohit Sharma is known for his hitting and elegant batting style. In his International career, he has given many match-winning performances to India.
In international Rohit Sharma made his debut on June 23, 2007, against Ireland. In the early days of his ODI career, he failed to make consistency but soon he became the established batsman of India.
Rohit holds an unbreakable record of 3 double ODI centuries, he became the first-ever batsman to do this. In 2012 he scored 209 runs against Australia then again in 2014 he scored 264 and in 2017 208* against Srilanka.
Rohit Sharma Wife
The name of Rohit Sharma’s wife is Ritika Sajdeh she was born on December 21, 1987, in Mumbai, India.
Ritika Sajdeh is a sports manager and played an important role in the success of Rohit Sharma. She pursued her career in sports management and joined as a sports manager at Cornerstone Sport and Entrainment.
Rohit Sharma was one the Cornerstone’s clients and they both met there and started their love journey. In December 2015 both Rohit and Ritika tied the knot in a grand marriage ceremony in Mumbai.
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4) Mahendra Singh Dhoni
The star of cricket and the greatest former captain of the Indian cricket team is Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
Dhoni doesn’t need any introduction he is considered one the best captains of the Indian cricket team because of his fantastic leadership style and wicket-keeping ability.
Personal Life
Mahendra Singh Dhoni was born on July 7, 1981, in a lower-middle-class family, he belongs to a Rajput family his father Pan Singh Dhoni was a pump operator and his mother Devki Devi was a homemaker.
Dhoni also has a sister, Jayanti, and an elder brother Narendra Singh Dhoni who is a politician.
MS Dhoni in his school days had an interest in football rather than cricket, he was brought to the game of cricket by his school coach.
International Career
Dhoni had faced many struggles to make his place in the international team of India. Dhoni made his debut for India on December 23, 2004 against Bangladesh.
MS Dhoni is widely regarded as one of the most successful captains of the Indian cricket team.
In his career he has achieved numerous records as a captain and batsman he is also considered as the greatest wicket-keeper of all time.
Under Dhoni’s captaincy, India achieved numerous milestones which include the ICC World T20 Cup of 2007 and the ICC World Cup in 2011.
Dhoni is known for his finishing style and he is the most calm and composed cricket player and was named Captain Cool.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni Wife
The name of Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s wife is Sakshi Dhoni.
Behind every successful man, there is a woman and that woman for MS Dhoni is his wife Sakshi Singh Rawat known as Sakshi Dhoni after their marriage. Sakshi was born on November 19, 1988, in Leku which is a small town situated in Uttarakhand, India.
Sakshi pursued a degree in Hotel Management from the Institute of Hotel Management in Aurangabad.
MS Dhoni and Sakshi Dhoni both tied the knot on 4 July 2010 in a wedding ceremony which was organised in Dehradun.
5) Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja is a star all-rounder of the Indian cricket team and was popularly known as ‘Sir Jadeja” or “Jaddu”.
Personal Life
Ravindra Jadeja was born on December 6, 1988, in Navagam-Khed which is a small village in the Saurashtra region of Gujrat, India.
Ravindra Jadeja was born in a middle-class family in Navagam-Khed, his father’s name is Anirudh Singh Jadeja, he was a watchman at a local security agency and his mother’s name is Lata Jadeja she was a nurse.
The financial condition of Jadeja’s family was not good in his early days but his family supported him to follow his passion.
International Career
Ravindra Jadeja got recognition for his all-round performance in the inaugural season of IPL. He contributed from his all-around abilities and gave many match-winning performances.
Jadeja made his international debut for India on February 8, 2009, against Sri Lanka. He was also the part of 2009 ICC T20 World Cup due to his valuable all-round skills.
Jadeja’s Test cricket took a significant turn when he was included in the Indian Test team and because of his performance in Test matches he got further chances to represent India in ODI and T20I’s.
Ravindra Jadeja was consistently ranked among the top all-rounders in international cricket. Jadeja is also very famous for his fielding capabilities due to his good fitness he can do the fielding in a very proper way.
Ravindra Jadeja Wife
The wife’s name of Ravindra Jadeja is Rivaba Solanki, she was born on August 6, 1990, in Rajkot, Gujrat.
Their love story began in their small town Rajkot and their wedding also took place in Gujrat on April 17, 2016.
Their wedding showcased the rich culture of Gujrat with traditional customs and rituals.
Rivaba Solanki is a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Gujrat.
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6) Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya is a renowned all-rounder batsman of the Indian Cricket team currently he is also the Vice-captain of the Indian team.
Pandya has represented Gujarat Titans as a captain and led to the winning of the IPL title in their very first season.
Personal Life
Hardik Pandya was born on October 11, 1993 in Surat, Gujrat. His father Himanshu Pandya ran a small car finance business and his mother Nalini Pandya was a homemaker.
Hardik Pandya also has an elder brother named Krunal Pandya who is also a professional Indian Cricketer and plays for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL.
Pandya’s talent in cricket was recognised by his parents and they encouraged him to pursue cricket as his career.
In his early days, his family conditions were not good enough that he could afford expensive cricket gear or formal coaching but somehow he managed to do that all and now he is a famous cricketer in India.
International Career
Hardik Pandya made his international debut on October 16, 2016, against New Zealand, and from then he established himself as one of the best all-rounders in India.
At current Hardik Pandya is the vice-captain of the Indian Cricket team.
Hardik Pandya Wife
Hardik Pandya’s wife’s name is Natasha Stankovic. She was born on March 4, 1992, in Pozarevac, Serbia.
Natasha Stankovic is into modeling and dancing in the Indian entertainment industry.
Hardik and Natasha got married on 31 May 2020.
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