Complete list of Indian cricketers who have married foreigners

Many believe that love has no religion, colour, country or boundaries. Over the years, several Indian cricketers have fallen in love with women from different countries and gone on to marry them. Their relationships have often attracted a lot of attention from cricket fans and the media.

Cricket is one of the most followed sports in India, and fans are interested in every aspect of their favourite players' lives. From their performances on the field to their personal lives, Indian cricketers often remain in the spotlight. Some of them have found their life partners outside India and celebrated their marriages with foreign nationals.

In this article, we will share complete details about the Indian cricketers who have married foreigners, along with information about their wives and marriage details. The list includes both current and former Indian cricketers whose relationships have caught the attention of fans over the years.

6. Mandeep Singh

At number six on the list is Mandeep Singh. The Indian cricketer married England-born Jagdeep Jaswal in December 2016 in his hometown, Phagwara. Jagdeep is a healthcare assistant and makeup artist by profession. Her parents made sure she stayed connected to her Indian roots, and she visited India every year. During one of her visits, she met Mandeep through a mutual friend.

The couple started dating about a year after they first met and have supported each other since then. Mandeep proposed to Jagdeep in 2014, and she shared the news on social media. The couple got engaged a day before their wedding, which was attended by former India stars MS Dhoni and Harbhajan Singh.

Mandeep and Jagdeep later welcomed their first child, a son, in January 2021. Jagdeep is also known for supporting her husband from the stands during his cricket matches. She enjoys watching movies and listening to music and has remained a strong supporter of Mandeep throughout his cricket career.

5. Irfan Pathan

At number five on the list is former India cricketer Irfan Pathan. He married Safa Baig, a former model, journalist and nail artist from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The couple reportedly met at a social event in Dubai in 2014 and dated for around two years before getting married on February 4, 2016, in a private ceremony in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

Safa has worked as a model and appeared on the covers of several magazines in the Middle East. She has also worked as a journalist and nail artist. The couple has generally kept their personal life private, with Safa often staying away from the public spotlight. In February 2024, Irfan shared an unveiled photograph of Safa on social media to mark their eighth wedding anniversary.

Irfan and Safa have two sons, Imran and Suleiman. Over the years, the couple has made a few public appearances together, including in Mumbai. While Irfan has remained active in cricket as a former player and analyst, Safa has continued to maintain a relatively private life away from the media.

4. Harbhajan Singh

At number four on the list is former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh. He married British-Indian actress Geeta Basra in October 2015 in a traditional Punjabi ceremony. Their love story began when Harbhajan noticed Geeta in a music video. With the help of Yuvraj Singh, he managed to connect with her, and the couple dated for several years before getting married.

Harbhajan and Geeta welcomed their first child, daughter Hinaya Heer Plaha, in July 2016. The couple later became parents to a son, Jovan Veer Singh Plaha, in July 2021. Geeta has worked as an actress and has appeared in several Hindi films.

The former India spinner and Geeta have remained in the public eye since their marriage. They have often shared family moments on social media and have supported each other through the years. Their relationship has also attracted considerable attention from cricket and entertainment fans.

3. Hardik Pandya

At number three on the list is Hardik Pandya. The Indian all-rounder married Serbian dancer, model and actress Nataša Stanković in May 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. The couple got engaged on January 1, 2020, after Hardik proposed to Nataša on a yacht. They later renewed their wedding vows in a grand ceremony in Udaipur in February 2023.

Nataša was born in Serbia and moved to India in 2012 to pursue an entertainment career. She appeared in Bollywood films, music videos and dance shows before gaining wider recognition. Hardik and Nataša reportedly met at a nightclub, and their relationship soon became a major talking point among fans.

The couple welcomed their son, Agastya, in July 2020. However, Hardik and Nataša announced their separation and divorce in July 2024 after four years of marriage. Despite their separation, they continue to co-parent their son, while Nataša has also maintained a cordial relationship with the Pandya family.

2. Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan's personal life has also attracted attention over the years. The former India opener was previously married to Aesha Mukerji, an Australian-born woman of Indian origin, and the couple had a son named Zoravar. Their marriage lasted for around a decade before they separated and officially divorced in 2023.

After his divorce, Dhawan moved forward in his personal life and later confirmed his relationship with Sophie Shine, who is from Ireland. Sophie works as a product consultant and is based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Their relationship has received attention from fans and the media since it became public.

However, it is important to note that Dhawan is not married to Sophie Shine. His previous marriage to Aesha Mukerji ended in divorce, while his relationship with Sophie is a current relationship. Therefore, Dhawan's case differs from the other cricketers on this list who have married foreign nationals.

1. Yuvraj Singh

At number one on the list is former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh. He is married to British actress and model Hazel Keech, who is also known by her married name, Gurbasant Kaur. The couple first met at a friend's party in 2011, where Yuvraj was interested in Hazel. However, she did not show the same interest at the time.

Yuvraj continued to stay in touch with Hazel despite facing several rejections. Years later, they reconnected on Facebook and gradually became close friends before starting a relationship. Yuvraj proposed to Hazel in Bali in 2015, and the couple got married in November 2016 in a traditional ceremony.

Yuvraj and Hazel have two children. Their son, Orion, was born in January 2022, while their daughter, Aura, was born in August 2023. The couple has often shared glimpses of their family life with fans on social media.