Top 10 Indian Cricketers Wives – Updated 2025 List

Cricket is the most loved sport in India, and people are truly crazy about it. This huge popularity means that Indian cricketers are always in the spotlight. While they are mostly admired for their skills on the field, their personal lives also draw a lot of attention. Fans and the media often follow everything they do, both on and off the pitch.

Currently, the popularity of cricketers transform them into celebrities who get worshipped by the fans. Their unmatchable stardom influences not only them but their families too. With the presence of social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, it’s easy for ardent fans to explore the lives of their favourite cricketers and their soulmates too. 

Popular Indian Cricketers and Their Wives

No.	Cricketer	Wife	Married Year
1	Virat Kohli	Anushka Sharma	2017
2	MS Dhoni	Sakshi Rawat	2010
3	Rohit Sharma	Ritika Sajdeh	2015
4	Deepak Chahar	Jaya Bharadwaj	2022
5	Suryakumar Yadav	Devisha Shetty	2016
6	KL Rahul	Athiya Shetty	2023
7	Jasprit Bumrah	Sanjana Ganesan	2021
8	Ravindra Jadeja	Rivaba Jadeja	2016
9	Ravichandran Ashwin	Prithi Narayanan	2011
10	Ruturaj Gaikwad	Utkarsha Pawar	2023

10 Popular Indian Cricketers and Their Life Partners

10. Utkarsha Gaikwad - Ruturaj Gaikwad

Utkarsha Pawar is a talented Indian cricketer and the wife of Ruturaj Gaikwad, who plays for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the Indian national team. She has proved her skills in different formats of the game. Since making her senior debut for Maharashtra in the 2015-16 season, she has taken 28 wickets in 39 List A matches and 26 wickets in 45 T20 games. Her hard work and consistent performance have made her a key player in domestic cricket. 

Ruturaj Gaikwad's wife, Utkarsha, is dedicated to her education and personal growth. She is currently studying at the Institute of Nutrition and Fitness Sciences (INFS) in Pune. Alongside her studies, she also manages her commitments as an athlete. Over time, her relationship with Indian cricketer Ruturaj Gaikwad blossomed, and the couple tied the knot on June 3, 2023, in a beautiful ceremony surrounded by their close friends and family.

9. Ravichandra Ashwin - Prithi Narayanan

Ravichandran Ashwin, the talented Indian all-rounder, is widely known for his amazing spin bowling. Over the years, he has played many match-winning roles for India across all three formats of the game. Ashwin made his international debut in June 2010, playing against Sri Lanka during the Zimbabwe tri-series. On November 13, 2011, the off-spinner got hitched to his childhood sweetheart Prithi Narayanan as per the traditional Tamil customs. As the wedding happened during the West Indies tour of India, no teammates of Ashwin could attend the wedding. 

The couple had been in a long relationship even before they got married. They studied together in school and later joined SSN College of Engineering in Chennai. In July 2015, they welcomed their first child when Prithi gave birth to a baby girl at Fortis Malar Hospital in Adyar. Later, in December 2016, they were blessed with their second daughter.

8. Rivaba Jadeja - Ravindra Jadeja

Rivaba Jadeja was born on November 2, 1990, in Rajkot, Gujarat. She is an Indian politician and also has a background in mechanical engineering. Rivaba is currently serving as the Member of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly from the Jamnagar North constituency. She represents the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Rivaba married Indian cricketer Ravindra Jadeja on April 17, 2016, and they have a daughter named Nidhyana, born in June 2017. Their union exemplifies a blend of sports and politics, with both supporting each other’s careers.

7. Jasprit Bumrah - Sanjana Ganesan

Sanjana Ganesan is a well-known Indian sports presenter and TV host, widely recognized for her lively and confident presence, especially in cricket coverage. She is married to Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah. She has always done well in her studies and even earned a gold medal while completing her B.Tech from the Symbiosis Institute of Technology. She started her professional journey as a software engineer at CDK Global but soon followed her passion and moved into the world of modeling and media. She made it to the finals of Femina Style Diva in 2012 and Femina Miss India Pune in 2013. That same year, she also won the title of 'Femina Officially Gorgeous'. Over time, she built a name for herself in the world of sports journalism with her charm, knowledge, and natural ease on screen.

The Indian cricketer's wife's breakthrough in sports journalism came in 2016 when she joined Star Sports as a presenter. The ICC presenters have been a part of major events like the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, ICC T20 World Cup, Indian Super League, IPL, and Badminton Premier League. She also hosted 'The Knight Club' for Kolkata Knight Riders, featuring interactions with fans and appearances by co-owner Shah Rukh Khan. Sanjana and Jasprit Bumrah's romance grew over time, and they married on March 15, 2021, in a private ceremony in Goa. The couple welcomed their son, Angad Jasprit Bumrah, on September 4, 2023.

6. KL Rahul - Athiya Shetty

Athiya Shetty, the daughter of well-known Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty, has followed in her father's footsteps and stepped into the world of acting. She made her debut in 2015 with the film Hero, which was directed by Nikhil Advani. Since then, she has appeared in a few more films, including Mubarakan in 2017 and Motichoor Chaknachoor in 2019.

On January 23, 2023, Athiya Shetty married Indian cricketer KL Rahul in an intimate ceremony held at Suniel Shetty's property in Khandala. They dated for several years before the marriage. On March 24, 2025, they welcomed their first child, Evaarah, a daughter. Athiya Shetty's transition from Bollywood debutante to a mother exemplifies her changing personal and professional life. Athiya herself is a celebrity apart from being one of the famous Indian cricketers' wives.

5. Suryakumar Yadav - Devisha Shetty

In recent times, Suryakumar Yadav’s name instills fear in T20 bowlers as he has played some incredible knocks from his bat. In the Indian Premier League (IPL), Yadav is a huge name as he has delivered match-winning knocks on a consistent basis. In July 2016, Yadav got married to Devisha Shetty in a private ceremony that adhered to South Indian rituals. In 2012, both met each other for the first time at their college, R.A. Poddar College of Commerce, Mumbai.

Shetty belongs to a reputed upper-middle-class South Indian family in Mumbai and is also a trained dancer. As she was an amazing dancer, the diva started her career as a dance coach. Apart from dancing, she also has the hobby of baking, which led her to become a home baker.

4. Deepak Chahar - Jaya Bharadwaj

Indian fast bowler and Chennai Super Kings player Deepak Chahar made headlines when he proposed to his long-time girlfriend Jaya Bhardwaj during an IPL 2021 match. The surprise proposal took place in the stands after CSK’s game, leaving Jaya both shocked and delighted. The couple eventually got married on 1st June 2022 in a beautiful ceremony held in Agra. Their love story began thanks to Deepak’s sister, Malti, who introduced them. Jaya was her friend. What started as a simple meeting soon turned into a close friendship, blossomed into love, and finally led to a grand wedding celebration.

Apart from being better halves of each other, their partnership has forayed into business ventures as well. They started a tech venture, JCDC Sports Private Limited, which runs Trade Fantasy Game (TFG). The right-arm pacer has also commenced his own sports line, DNINE Sports, that primarily focuses on providing athletes the best of equipment, specialising in shoes. Before getting hitched, Jaya was based out of Delhi and worked with a corporate firm.

3. Rohit Sharma - Ritika Sajdeh

Ritika Sajdeh is a well-known Indian sports manager and the wife of Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma. She comes from a family that’s been closely connected to the sports and entertainment world. Ritika works with her cousin, Bunty Sajdeh, who started Cornerstone Sport & Entertainment, one of India’s leading talent management companies. She began her career at Cornerstone in 2007 and has since played a key role in managing the careers of many top athletes and public figures. daughter Samaira, born on December 30, 2018, and son Ahaan, born on November 15, 2024. Ritika is often seen cheering for Rohit during his matches, reflecting their strong bond.

The Indian cricketer's wife helped the firm to secure endorsement deals for famous cricketers like Virat Kohli with brands such as Audi, Pepsi, and Puma. She made the headlines when she married Rohit Sharma on December 13, 2015, after a six-year relationship. They welcomed their daughter Samaira on December 30th, 2018, and next their second child Ahaan, on November 15, 2024. Ritika is often seen supporting Rohit from the stands during matches, reflecting her deep involvement in his professional journey.

2. MS Dhoni - Sakshi Rawat

Sakshi Singh Rawat is known for her work in charity and is also recognized as the wife of former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni. She studied hotel management at the Institute of Hotel Management in Aurangabad. After completing her studies, she started her career with an internship at the Taj Bengal Hotel in Kolkata. It was there, in 2007, that she met Dhoni. Their friendship soon turned into a relationship, and the couple tied the knot on July 4, 2010, in a quiet ceremony in Dehradun.

They gave birth to their daughter Ziva in 2015. The former Indian cricketer's wife has made massive contributions to societal changes and has done other work as well. She is the founder of the Sakshi Rawat Foundation, which supports orphans and poor youngsters. Additionally, she has served as a director at Rhiti MSD Alamode Pvt. Ltd., a sports management company associated with MS Dhoni. She has often been seen with her daughter in the stadium supporting her husband during Chennai Super Kings matches in the IPL.

1. Virat Kohli - Anushka Sharma

Virat Kohli is widely regarded as one of the finest cricketers India has ever produced. Over his international career of more than 14 years, he has consistently proven himself as a reliable match-winner. In December 2017, Virat began a new chapter in his personal life when he married Bollywood actress and producer Anushka Sharma. The two had been in a long-term relationship before tying the knot. Their journey began when they first met during the shoot of a commercial they were both part of. Sharma is a renowned name in the world as she has worked in a lot of blockbuster movies and is also one of the most successful actors in the industry. In 2008, she made her debut alongside Shah Rukh Khan in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, produced by Yash Raj Films.

Since then, she has worked with renowned Bollywood actors such as Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Ranveer Singh, and Shahid Kapoor and rocked the theatres with her superb acting skills. In 2015, she produced the movie NH 10 and also kicked off her career as a producer. In the movie, she played a lead role and also received appreciation for her outstanding acting.

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