Indian cricketers who parted ways with their spouses

From Hardik and Natasa to Shikhar and Aesha, and Shami and Hasin, here is a list of Indian cricketers who faced personal challenges and decided to part ways with their partners and move forward in life amidst their cricketing careers.

Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic.

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After 4 years of being together, Team India's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya and his wife Natasa confirmed their split. Taking to social media, Hardik and Natasa released a join statement and said the decision is in the 'best interest' of both.

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Team India's pacer Mohd Shami separated with his wife Hasin Jahan in 2018 after she accused him of domestic violence and adultery.

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Team India's 'Gabbar' Shikhar Dhawan ended his wedding with Aesha Mukerji after nine years. The Delhi court granted divorce to Dhawan on grounds of mental cruelty in October 2023.

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Team India's wicket-keeper batsman Dinesh Kartik divorced his wife Nikita Vanjara in 2012 due to infidelity in their relationship.

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The 'Mysore Express' Javagal Srinath married Jyothsana in 1999 and the couple got separated amicably in 2007. A year later, Srinath married journalist Madhavi Patravali.

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Former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli married his childhood friend Noella Lewis in 1998. However, he divorced her due to personal reasons.

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Former Team India captain Mohammad Azharuddin divorced Naureen in 1996 to marry actress Sangeeta Bijlani. However, years later, Azhar also divorced Bijlani.

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