On-field romance: Bollywood stars who've dated cricketers

Presenting celebrities who have been linked to some of the best sportsmen of all time

Showbiz and cricket are among the most fascinating career fields, especially in India and Pakistan. They are both largely associated with style, entertainment and luxury, so it comes as no surprise that the similarities between the two professions have led to several off-camera romances between actors and cricketers. Here is a list of four Bollywood stars who have been linked to some of the best sportsmen of all time.

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli

The two got into a relationship after sharing the screen for a shampoo commercial. After dating for a few years, the duo tied the knot in 2017 in an intimate wedding held at Lake Como, Italy, followed by lavish reception ceremonies in New Delhi and Mumbai. "I am married to the greatest man in the world,” Anushka blushed while speaking about the ace Indian batsman previously.

Hazel Keech and Yuvraj Singh

Although Singh has also been known to have dated other celebrities including the likes of Riya Sen, Kim Sharma and Deepika Padukone, he got married to Keech in 2016,  In January 2022, the pair welcomed their first child, Orion Keech Singh. “To all our fans, family and friends. We are elated to share that today God blessed us with a baby boy. Love, Hazel and Yuvraj,” read a statement from the couple, upon the arrival of their son.

Sagarika Ghatge and Zaheer Khan

The Indian pace bowler met his wife through a mutual friend and fell in love. The two are extremely private about their love life and maintain a low-profile. It was after their engagement post in 2017 that fans got to know about the relationship, in which Ghatge was seen flaunting her engagement ring.

Athiya Shetty and K L Rahul

These two had the rumor mill buzzing for quite a while, as many suspected that Rahul was seeing veteran Bollywood actor, Sunil Shetty’s daughter. After being friends for a long time, the two made their relationship Instagram official on Shetty’s birthday last year. We wonder when they’ll get hitched!

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