From Mohammad Azharuddin and Imran Khan to the present-day Shoaib Malik, several legendary cricketers have tied the knot more than once. These players, once celebrated on the field, have also frequently made headlines for their multiple marriages and controversial personal lives. Their relationships have often been a topic of discussion, sometimes drawing praise and at other times inviting criticism from fans.
Mohammad Azharuddin
Former Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin, who led India in 99 Test matches, has been married twice. However, both marriages ended in divorce. Azharuddin first married Naureen in 1987, and the couple had two children. After nine years, in 1996, their marriage ended in divorce. Later, he married Bollywood actress Sangeeta Bijlani, but their relationship also came to an end in 2010.
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Imran Khan
Pakistan’s legendary cricketer and former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been married three times. His first marriage was to British-Pakistani journalist Jemima Goldsmith in 1995. At the time of their wedding, Jemima was only 21 years old, nearly half of Imran’s age. Their relationship lasted until 2004 when they parted ways.
In 2015, Imran Khan married Pakistani journalist and film producer Reham Khan. However, this marriage lasted only 10 months before they separated. Imran’s third marriage was to Bushra Maneka in 2018, completing his hat-trick of marriages.
Vivian Richards
West Indies batting legend Vivian Richards has also been married twice. His first relationship was with Indian actress Neena Gupta. Their romance in the 1980s was one of the most talked-about stories in the cricket and Bollywood circles. However, their relationship eventually ended. The couple had a daughter, Masaba Gupta, who is now a well-known fashion designer.
After parting ways with Neena, Vivian Richards married Miriam Richards.
Jonty Rhodes
Jonty Rhodes, one of the greatest fielders in cricket history, has been married twice. In 1994, he tied the knot with Kate McCarthy. However, their marriage did not last long, and in 2014, they separated. Later, Jonty married Melanie Wolfe.
Shoaib Malik
Currently, the most talked-about cricketer regarding marriage is Shoaib Malik. The reason? His recent wedding. Shoaib recently ended his marriage with Indian tennis star Sania Mirza and married Pakistani actress Sana Javed.
Like Imran Khan, Shoaib Malik has also completed a hat-trick of marriages. His first wife was Ayesha Siddiqui, also known as Maha Siddiqui, a teacher from Hyderabad, India. Their relationship eventually fell apart, leading to a divorce.
In April 2010, Shoaib married Sania Mirza. The couple welcomed their son, Izhaan, in 2018. However, rumours about their separation surfaced recently, and Shoaib confirmed his third marriage by sharing wedding photos with Sana Javed.
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