Top 7 Indian Cricketers Who Married Twice

Several Indian cricketers have had tumultuous marriages and remarried after their first marriages ended. While most of their lives on the field are witnessed and appreciated, their personal life has also received quite a bit of attention, especially in respect of the affections of their wives in the various relationships they have had. Here's a count of some of the Indian cricketers who married twice:

1. Mohammad Azharuddin

Former Indian cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin's personal life has been as dramatic as his cricket career. A stylish batsman, Azhar married Naureen in 1987 and had two sons. However, the marriage was short-lived, and the couple divorced in 1996. Azhar again married Bollywood actress Sangeeta Bijlani in 1996, and once again the marriage ended in a divorce in 2010. Cricketing sensation Azharuddin had also been a subject of controversy when he was banned for life by the BCCI in 2000 for match-fixing charges. The ban was revoked, and his cricketing career was over then. He is currently a politician and working president for the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee.

2. Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik, the man of unrelenting tenacity as a wicketkeeper-batsman, had also experienced multiple ups and downs in his personal life.
He married his childhood friend Nikita Vanjara in 2007. The marriage, however, did not last long as Nikita had an affair with Karthik's teammate Murali Vijay, and they got divorced in 2012. Karthik then found love again with Indian squash player Dipika Pallikal, and the couple married in 2015. They now have twin boys. Karthik's challenges off the field mirrored the ups and downs of his cricket career, but he has since made a remarkable comeback, particularly with strong performances in the IPL.

3. Javagal Srinath

Popularly known for his fast and consistent bowling during his cricket days, Javagal Srinath is one of India's top-notch fast bowlers. Off the field, in 1999, Srinath married Jyotsna, which soon ended in separation. In 2008, Srinath got married again to Madhavi Patravli, a journalist. Even though the latter life was marked less news, the media took interest in Srinath's second marriage due to his much-coveted status in Indian cricket, being one of the few successful fast bowlers from the country.

4. Vinod Kambli

Left-handed middle-order batsman Vinod Kambli is another player who remarried after his first marriage ended in divorce. His first wife was Noella Lewis, a receptionist at a hotel, whom he had married in 1998. However, Kambli has had a more substantial life after cricket. He married a model named Andrea Hewitt after the divorce.

5. Yograj Singh

Former Indian cricketer and the father of the legendary all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, Yograj also married twice. His first marriage was with Shabnam Singh, Yuvraj's mother, whom he later separated from. Yograj wedded again to Satveer Kaur. Yograj has often been featured in the newspapers concerning his relationships, especially because of the rise of his son to fame, although Yograj himself had a relatively ordinary career in cricket and went on to act.

6. Arun Lal

Indian commentator Arun Lal, who used to play for India, was all set to enter the second innings of his life when he crossed the 66-year mark. He divorced his wife, Reena, after many long years and married a 38-year-old girl. Her name is Bul Bul Sha. Despite such a big age gap, the news created a sensation, and with news coming from the couple, it seems both are enjoying their time. Arun Lal has been with Indian cricket for years, first as a player and later on as a coach and commentator.

7. Anil Kumble

Among the other spinners, there also was a former Test captain by name Anil Kumble, who also had some personal disturbance in his life. Kumble was initially married to Chetana Ramatheertha, but their marriage did not last very long. Kumble again married Chetana Ramatheertha, his college classmate, in the year 1999 just a year after his separation. This being her second marriage in a technical sense since she had been married before, the relationship has blossomed well, and the couple shares a very good relationship. Kumble, however, is a low-profile individual when it comes to his personal life with family life mostly avoided by the public eye.

Conclusion

These cricketers had their share of crosses to bear both in and out of the field, but their remarriages reveal that like cricket, one can get a second chance in life also. While their lives would keep changing, their stories hint towards resilience and the ability to look forward when personal life takes a tumble.