Cricket players in India have gained immense love and appreciation from their fans, but it is high time that we appreciate the women behind these successful players and know more about them. In this article, we delve into the lives of the famous Indian cricketers’ wives.
Cricket is not just a sport but an emotion for millions. Players often get into the limelight for their shots on the field, but behind the secret of their successful careers lies their wives, who are a pillar of strength for these cricket players. Apart from being supporters of their husbands, they are flourishing in their careers and have legacies. These women have set benchmarks in their respective fields.
Here’s A List of The Top 10 Wives of Indian Cricketers
10. Saachi Marwah: (Nitish Rana’s Wife)
Sanchi Marwah (age 33, as of 2024) is an interior designer and architect. She graduated from Mumbai and worked as an intern at ‘Prem Nath and Associates, an architectural firm. In 2016, she established her design company in collaboration with Navneet Design Studio. Saachi Marwah comes from an artistic background; she learned the art of hand finishing from her late father, Surinder Marwah and her mother, Sagitha Marwah is a national award-winning bronze sculptor.
9. Safa Baig: (Irfan Pathan’s Wife)
Safa Baig (age 30, as of 2024) was born in Saudi Arabia and was a renowned model in East Asia. She left her modelling career at the age of 21 after she got married to Irfan Pathan. Safa is also known to be a journalist and has worked on various media platforms. She has rarely made a public appearance without a niqab. The couple is blessed with two children, namely, Imraan Khan and Suleiman.
8. Ashrita Shetty: (Manish Pandey’s Wife)
Ashrita Shetty (age 30, as of 2024) got into the limelight when she won the ‘Clean & Clear Fresh Face’ beauty contest in 2010. She belongs to a South Indian family and has been in Tulu and Tamil cinemas. Apart from being an actor, she is a successful model as well.
7. Sagarika Ghatge: (Zaheer Khan’s Wife)
Sagarika Ghatge (age 38, as of 2024) is an Indian actress and model who primarily works in Hindi cinema. She is popularly known for her role in ‘Chak De! India’. She is a national-level hockey player and also participated in ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 6’ and made it to the finale. She is the daughter of director and producer Vijay Ghatge. Sagarika Ghatge hails from a royal family, with ancestors being Shahu Maharaj.
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6. Athiya Shetty: (KL Rahul’s Wife)
Athiya Shetty (age 31, as of 2024) is an Indian actress and the daughter of veteran actor Suniel Shetty. She has appeared in several films, such as Hero (2015), Mubarakan (2017), and Motichoor Chaknachoor (2019). KL Rahul is one of the Indian cricketers who tied the knot with a Bollywood actress.
5. Nataša Stanković: (Hardik Pandya’s Wife)
Nataša Stanković is a Serbian dancer, model and actress based in Mumbai. She has appeared in television reality shows such as Bigg Boss 8 and Nach Baliye 9. Nataša moved to India to pursue her acting career. She has played cameos and made special appearances in several movies, such as ‘Satyagraha’, ‘7 Hours to Go’, ‘The Body’, and more. Nataša has also recorded music videos, including ‘DJ Waley Babu’ and ‘Nai Shad Da’ sung by Badshah, Aastha Gill and Gippy Grewal.
4. Ritika Sajdeh: (Rohit Sharma’s Wife)
Ritika Sajdeh (age 36, as of 2024) is a sports manager by profession. She worked at Cornerstone, a talent management company owned by her cousin, Bunty Sajdeh. Ritika managed Virat Kohli and secured various endorsement deals for him in his career, such as with Audi, Pepsi and Adidas. Cornerstone has partnered with Dharma Productions and is now called as Dharma Cornerstone Agency (DCA). Ritika has been overlooking and managing Rohit since their marriage. Her net worth is estimated to be around INR 10 crore.
3. Sanjana Ganesan: (Jasprit Bumrah’s Wife)
Sanjana Ganesan (age 32, as of 2024) is a TV presenter and a former model. She participated in MTV Splitsvilla Season 7, but she had to quit because of an injury. She was also a participant in the Femina Style Diva Fashion Show and competed in the Femina Miss India Pune contest, where she made it to the finals. Being a sports broadcaster, she covered various tournaments that were held in England and Wales.
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2. Dhanashree Verma: (Yuzvendra Chahal’s Wife)
Dhanashree Verma (age 27, as of 2024) is an Indian dancer, YouTuber, choreographer, and dentist. She holds a degree in medical science from DY Patil University. Dhanashree produces dance videos in conjunction with singers and Indian performers such as Mouni Roy, Rajkummar Rao and Guru Randhawa. She learned the art of dancing at renowned choreographer Shiamak Davar’s academy.
1. Anushka Sharma: (Virat Kohli’s Wife)
Anushka Sharma (age 36, 2024) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi cinema. She has been honoured with several awards, including a Filmfare Award. Anushka got her first modelling assignment in 2007 for Wendell Rodricks. She has appeared in numerous movies, and some of them were blockbusters such as ‘PK’, ‘Sanju’, ‘Sultan’, and more. Apart from acting and modelling, she also owns her own production company, Clean Slate Filmz. She is a mother to two children, Vamika and Akaay. Social media users believe that Anushka Sharma is the best wife on the Indian cricket team.
Final Thoughts
Apart from being obsessed with cricket, people in India are interested in the lives and wives of cricket players. From Bollywood actresses to working professionals, Indian cricket players are married to some of the most talented women in the world. They have an identity for themselves and have added grace to the lives of these cricket players.
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