Top 7 Foreign Cricketers Who Married Indian Women Till 2025
Cricket has always been a sport of uniting cultures and countries, and romances between cricketers and nationals of other countries have always enthralled fans. There have been numerous cross-cultural marriages among international cricket players who have fallen in love and married Indian females, along with beautiful cross-cultural marriages. Below are seven such cricketers who got married to Indian women.
1. Glenn Turner and Dame Sukhinder Kaur Gill Turner
New Zealand’s Glenn Turner, one of the finest opening batsmen, married Indian-origin Sukhinder Kaur Gill in July 1973. Popularly known as Sukhi Turner, she served as Dunedin, New Zealand's mayor from 1995 to 2004. Their blissful union is a charming mix of sports and politics.
2. Mike Brearley and Mana Sarabhai
England's cerebral captain, Mike Brearley, who participated with his team in winning the Ashes in 1981) got married to Mana Sarabhai, the daughter of the famous industrialist Gautam Sarabhai. Brearly's attempt to learn Gujarati to communicate with the culture of Mana is very moving. The pair lives in London with their two kids, while keeping a strong connection to cross cultures.
3. Zaheer Abbas and Rita Luthra
Asian Bradman, Zaheer Abbas, got married to Rita Luthra in 1988 in Pakistan. Samina Abbas, formerly Rita, is an interior designer in Karachi. The two families shared a historical connection, as Rita’s family once lived in Faisalabad, Pakistan, before Partition. The couple’s love story reflects harmony amidst historical complexities.
4. Mohsin Khan and Reena Roy
The former Pakistani cricketer Mohsin Khan, married the Indian film actress Reena Roy, introducing Bollywood to the field of cricket. Mohsin even ventured into Bollywood, starring in several films. Although their partnership is legally broken at the end of a legal divorce, the account remains a poignant case study of India-Pakistani relations.
5. Muttiah Muralitharan and Madhimalar Ramamurthy
In 2005, Sri Lanka's great spin bowler, Muttiah Muralitharan married Madhimalar Ramamurthy, who lives in Chennai. Madhimalar, through the pedigree of a distinguished medical lineage, has been the bedrock of Murali's journey for all those years. The duo has a son (born in 2006) and continues to set the world alight.
6. Shoaib Malik and Sania Mirza
In 2010 Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik married Indian tennis player Sania Mirza, which made news for the whole of South Asia. Their wedding faced controversy due to allegations of Shoaib’s previous marriage, but the couple emerged stronger, proving love transcends borders. Since then, they have been an icon of Indo-Pakistani mutual love.
7. Shaun Tait and Mashoom Singha
Shaun Tait, a British pacer, got married to Indian model Mashoom Singha after a 4-year courtship in June 2014. Their wedding celebrations in Mumbai saw attendees from both cricket and fashion industries, reflecting their diverse worlds. The couple splits their time between Adelaide and Mumbai.
Special Mention
Vivian Richards and Neena Gupta
Though they never got married, the West Indies legend Vivian Richards and Indian actress Neena Gupta have a unique experience that they can share. Their daughter Masaba Gupta is nowadays a successful fashion designer. In the face of social expectations, the three have been widely praised for openness concerning their relationship.
These heartwarming unions remind us of how love transcends boundaries, proving that cricket is not just a game but also a platform for building bridges.
