From Yuzvendra Chahal to Saina Nehwal: Indian athletes who faced divorce. Cricket news
Former Olympic medalist Saina Nehwal recently announced the separation from badminton player Parupalli Kashyap, adding a growing list of high-profile splights in Indian Games. The couple, who tied the knot in 2018, confirmed their divorce through social media after simultaneous training at Pullela Gopichand Academy in Hyderabad.Yuzvendra ChahalIn March 2025, Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and social media affected Dhanashree Verma were divorced. Married in 2020, the couple filed a joint petition for mutual agreement in February, which separated from June 2022.Shikhar DhawanFormer India opener Shikhar Dhawan’s wedding ended in October 2023 to Ash Mukherjee. The couple, who married in 2012 and a son named Zorwar, was divorced by a Delhi court, who cited the cruelty on Dhawan by his prestigious wife as the primary reason.Sania mirza Tennis Ace Sania Mirza and former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik announced public separation in 2024 after 14 years of marriage. They were allegedly lived separately for several months before the announcement. Malik has remarried while tying a knot with Pakistani actress Sana Javed, while Mirza remains single.Mohammed Shami Fast bowler Mohammed Shami and his wife Hasin Jaan separated back in 2018 amidst serious allegations of domestic violence and infidelity. Their divorce case continues to proceed through courts, which have unresolved legal issues related to alimony and other cases.Hardik Pandya Another notable partition occurred in 2024 when Indian all -rounder Hardik Pandya and model Natasa Stankovic announced the end of their marriage. The couple announced through social media and since then have gone in different ways.Saina Nehwal and Parupalli KashyapSaina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap, who were team partners before becoming a life partner, had important figures in India’s badminton success story. Nehwal won a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics, strengthening his heritage in Indian sports.
