Top 7 Foreign Cricketers Who Married Indian Women

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Australian fast bowler Shaun Tait recently tied the knot with Indian model Mashoom Singha on June 12, 2014, after a four-year relationship. While their wedding was a grand affair, it isn't the first time an international cricketer has fallen in love with an Indian woman. Over the years, several foreign cricketers have found their life partners in India.

Here’s a look at Top 7 most known cross-border love stories in cricket:

Glenn Turner & Dame Sukhinder Kaur Gill Turner

न्यूजीलैंड क्रिकेटर ने जीता था भारतीय लड़की का दिल, पार्टी के दौरान हुआ  प्यार, आज वह महिला बन चुकी है बड़ी नेता | Love story of New Zealand legend  cricketer Glenn ...

New Zealand’s legendary opening batsman Glenn Turner married Sukhinder Kaur Gill, an Indian-origin woman, in July 1973. More popularly known as Sukhi Turner, she served as the Mayor of Dunedin from 1995 to 2004, making a significant impact in New Zealand politics. The couple has two children.

Mike Brearley & Mana Sarabhai

mike brearley tried to turn into gujrati after falling in love with indian  girl mana sarabhai - News18 हिंदी

One of England’s most intelligent cricket captains, Mike Brearley, led his team to a historic 1981 Ashes victory. He met Mana Sarabhai, daughter of Indian industrialist Gautam Sarabhai, during England’s 1976-77 tour of India. To connect with her culture, Brearley even took Gujarati lessons from poet Saroop Dhruv for four years. The couple now resides in London and has two children.

Zaheer Abbas & Rita Luthra

जहीर अब्बास ने भारतीय लड़की को बनाया अपना हमसफर, शादी करने के लिए पहली  पत्नी को दिया तलाक | Pakistani cricketer Zaheer Abbas and Rita Luthra Love  Story

Pakistani cricketing legend Zaheer Abbas, the only Asian cricketer to score 100 First-Class centuries, met Rita Luthra while playing for Gloucestershire County in the 1980s. Rita, who was studying interior design in the UK, eventually married Zaheer in 1988. After their wedding, Rita changed her name to Samina Abbas. The couple now lives in Karachi, where Samina runs an interior design business.

Mohsin Khan & Reena Ro

Pakistani cricketer Mohsin Khan breaks silence on his divorce from Reena Roy  | Hindi Movie News - Times of India
Former Pakistani cricketer Mohsin Khan fell in love with Bollywood actress Reena Roy. After marriage, Mohsin even pursued an acting career in Bollywood, appearing in 13 films. However, their relationship did not last, and they eventually divorced. The couple has a daughter together.

Muttiah Muralitharan & Madhimalar Ramamurthy

Images for Muttiah Muralitharan and his wife Madhimalar Ramamurthy, Photos,  Pictures

Sri Lankan spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan, the highest wicket-taker in both Tests and ODIs, married Madhimalar Ramamurthy from Chennai on March 21, 2005. Madhimalar is the daughter of renowned doctors Dr. S. Ramamurthy and Dr. Nithya Ramamurthy. The couple welcomed their son in January 2006.

Shoaib Malik & Sania Mirza

Love across borders: The untold saga of Sania Mirza-Shoaib Malik love story

One of the most talked-about cross-border marriages in sports, Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik married Indian tennis star Sania Mirza in 2010. Their wedding was surrounded by controversy when reports surfaced that Malik was allegedly already married to Ayesha Siddiqui, a woman from Hyderabad. Though Malik initially denied the claims, he later confirmed the marriage and obtained a divorce before marrying Sania. The couple has been together for over a decade.

Shaun Tait & Mashoom Singha

On V-Day, An Indo-Australian love story

Australian cricketer Shaun Tait and Indian model Mashoom Singha dated for four years before tying the knot on June 12, 2014. Tait had proposed to Mashoom during a vacation in Paris a year earlier. Their wedding celebrations lasted a week, with several Australian friends flying to Mumbai to attend the ceremony. Indian cricketers Zaheer Khan and Yuvraj Singh were also present. The couple currently divides their time between Mumbai and Adelaide.

Special Mention: Vivian Richards & Neena Gupta

Neena Gupta says she was attached to Vivian Richards and hence said no to  marriage proposals | Filmfare.com

While they never married, West Indies cricketing legend Vivian Richards and Bollywood actress Neena Gupta had a well-known relationship in the 1980s. They have a daughter together, Masaba Gupta, who is now a successful fashion designer. Unlike many celebrity couples, Neena and Vivian never hid their relationship. Masaba once proudly stated, "Not everyone gets to be Sir Viv’s daughter."