These five Indian cricketers have been embroiled in controversial divorces, drawing significant media attention and sparking public discussions about their personal lives alongside their cricketing careers.
1. Hardik Pandya
Rumors about the separation of Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya and his wife Natasa Stankovic have reminded fans of other cricketers who faced public scrutiny during their divorces. Cricketers often find their personal lives under intense media scrutiny.
2. Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan’s marriage to Aesha Mukherjee ended in a contentious divorce. Allegations of mental cruelty emerged, with Aesha residing in Australia with their son, Zoraver. In 2023, a Delhi court granted Dhawan a divorce on grounds of alleged mistreatment by Aesha.
3. Dinesh Karthik
Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik’s divorce from his childhood friend Nikita Vanjara became a topic of controversy due to her affair with teammate Murali Vijay. Karthik later married squash player Dipika Pallikal in 2015, and they welcomed twin boys in 2021. He recently retired from the IPL, having played for RCB.
4. Vinod Kambli
Vinod Kambli, another former Indian cricketer, has had his share of marital controversies. He divorced his childhood friend Noella Lewis in 2005. Subsequently, Kambli married former model Andrea Hewitt, converting to Christianity for the marriage. They have two sons and a daughter together.
5. Mohammad Azharuddin
Former Indian cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin’s personal life has been marked by controversy. He divorced his first wife, Naureen, in 1996 to marry Bollywood actress Sangeeta Bijlani. After 14 years, the couple parted ways. Azharuddin has also been linked to sports star Jwala Gutta and other personalities.
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