From Shikhar Dhawan to Dinesh Karthik, here are 10 Indian cricketers who went through a divorce. Explore the lesser-known stories of their personal journeys beyond the cricket pitch.
Cricket in India is more than a sport and cricketers are loved by people beyond their game play. Beyond the glitz and glamour, though, they are also normal people who deal with life’s ups and downs. These cricketers have entertained millions of people, but their personal lives are often overlooked with fame that follows them. Divorce or separation isn’t a sign of failure or anyone being at fault but just reminder that cricketers just like others are humans off the pitch.
Ten Indian cricket players who divorced their spouses are listed here.
1. Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan is one of the most loved and celebrated Indian cricketers of this generation. Known for his jolly nature, he called as “Gabbar ” by teammates and fans. He got married to Ayesha Mukherjee , a Melbourne based boxer in 2012. Ayesha was divorced from her earlier partner when she married Shikhar, with whom she had 2 daughters. Shikhar and Ayesha were blessed with a boy, they named him “Zoravar”. They appeared to be a very strong couple, but their marriage ended in 2021. Both fought for the legal custody of their son but was eventually granted to Ayesha. Dhawan and Ayesha were granted a divorce in 2023 ,citing mental cruelty and lack of trust by Dhawan’s side.
2. Dinesh Karthik
Dinesh Karthik was first married to his childhood love Nikita Vanjara at an early age. Both got divorced in the year 2012, as rumors of Nikita and cricketer Murali Vijay grew stronger. Nikita and Murali Vijay got married later, and have 3 kids. Dinesh Karthik married Indian Squash star Dipika Pallikal in 2015 and are blessed with 2 sons.
3. Mohammad Azharuddin
Azharuddin, former Indian captain, had two sons with Naureen. But after he started dating actress Sangeeta Bijlani, he divorced her in 1996. During his cricket career, the media frequently examined his personal life.
4. Yuzvendra Chahal
Chahal married choreographer Dhanashree Verma in 2020. In 2023 , rumors of their separation came as they unfollowed each other on Instagram. Later in 2025, both got legally divorced and posted it on their social media.
5. Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya married Serbian actress Natasha Stankovic in 2020 . The couple has a son named Agastya. In 2024, reports of a possible separation flooded social media after Natasha removed “Pandya” from her Instagram and stopped posting with him. The couple later confirmed through their social media about their divorce, citing mutual decision to separate. Both co-parent their son, and are often seen in public appearances with him separately. Currently, Hardik Pandya is rumored to be dating model Jasmin Walia.
6. Ravi Shastri
The former Indian cricketer and coach married Ritu Singh in 1990. The couple reportedly separated after years of strained relationship. Though they never publicly announced a divorce, Shastri is known to be living separately.
7. Manish Pandey
Manish Pandey married actress Ashrita Shetty in the year 2019. In 2024 multiple social media reports suggested their separation. Though they’ve stayed silent publicly, their separation has been widely covered in entertainment and sports media.
8. Vinod Kambli
Kambli divorced his first wife and later married model Andrea Hewitt. His personal and financial struggles were often covered by the media. His wife Andrea has been very supportive of him, through his difficult times.
9. Javagal Srinath
One of India’s premier fast bowlers of the 90’s, Srinath was first married to Jyothsna. They later divorced, and he remarried journalist Madhavi Patravali in 2008. He has maintained a dignified silence on his personal matters.
10.Manoj Prabhakar
Manoj Prabhakar divorced his first wife Sandhya in 2013. His former wife had accused him of dowry demand and harassment. Later, Prabhakar married actress Farheen and are parents to two sons.
These cricketers have entertained millions of people, but their personal lives are often overlooked with fame that follows them. Divorce or separation isn’t a sign of failure or anyone being at fault but just reminder that cricketers just like others are humans off the pitch.
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