Here are a few foreign cricketers who have found love in India and married Indian-origin partners, blending with the rich cultural heritage of the country.
Foreign cricketers love playing in India, drawn by its diversity and passion for cricket. Off the field, they spend time exploring the country and its culture. Some have even found love in India, marrying women of Indian origin and taking their life partners back home. Here are a few cricketers who have married Indians or women of Indian descent.
Glenn Maxwell and Vini Raman
Speculation about their relationship started when Vini posted a picture with Glenn Maxwell in August 2017. The photo, though captionless, hinted at a close connection, and fans began to take notice. Maxwell and Vini attended the Australian Cricket Awards together, making their relationship official.
Shaun Tait and Mashoom Singha
On June 12, 2014, Australian pacer Shaun Tait married Indian ramp model Mashoom Singha after nearly four years of courtship. While on vacation in Paris a year prior, Tait proposed to Mashoom. A week was dedicated to the wedding celebrations, which Tait’s friends traveled from Australia to Mumbai for.
Muttiah Muralitharan and Madhimalar Ramamurthy
On March 21, 2005, Muttiah Muralitharan, the greatest spinner in cricket, tied the knot with Madhimalar Ramamurthy, a girl from Chennai. Madhimalar is the daughter of Malar Hospitals owner late Drs. S. and Nithya Ramamurthy.
Hasan Ali and Samiya Arzoo
Pakistani cricket player Hasan Ali wed flight engineer Samiya Arzoo, who is based in Faridabad. Arzoo who is an engineer with Emirates Airlines. She was born on September 15, 1995, in the Chandeni Village in the Nuh District of Haryana.
Mohsin Khan and Reena Roy
Indian actress Reena Roy fell in love with Mohsin Khan, and the two eventually got married. The attractive Mohsin himself went on to work as a Bollywood star. He had 13 film appearances. But the marriage disintegrated into divorce.
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