In the world of cricket, where players are praised for their on-field vulnerabilities, a lesser-known chapter of their lives exists—the personal one.

Many cricketers have had to deal with the complications of marriage and divorce outside of the stadiums and the spotlight. These are stories about cricketing legends navigating the stormy waters of relationships, illuminating a side of their lives that is frequently overshadowed by their sports prowess.

Join us as we dive into the lives of these cricketers who, at some point in their careers, faced the hardships of marriage and divorce, demonstrating that the game of life, even off the pitch, is full of surprises.

Kevin Pietersen

The former England batsman, known for his flamboyant style, divorced Jessica Taylor in 2021, citing growing apart as the reason.

Wasim Akram

The legendary Pakistani pace bowler married twice, with his first wife passing away in 2009. He wed Shaniera Thompson in 2013. 

Graeme Smith

The former South African captain divorced Irish singer Morgan Deane in 2015 after four years of marriage and later married Romy Lanfranchi in 2016.

Shane Warne

The Australian spin legend divorced Simone Callahan in 2005 after a decade-long marriage. He was later engaged to Elizabeth Hurley before they split in 2013.

Imran Khan

The former Prime Minister of Pakistan had three marriages. His first marriage to Jemima Goldsmith ended in 2004. His second marriage to Reham Khan lasted barely 10 months, and his third marriage was to Bushra Maneka.

Vinod Kambli

The former Indian batsman divorced his childhood friend Noella Lewis in 2005 and later married former model Andrea Hewitt after converting to Christianity. 

Michael Clarke

The former Australian cricket captain divorced Kyly Boldy in 2020, citing growing apart. They had a daughter together.

Sanath Jayasuriya

The Sri Lankan cricket legend had two divorces, one with Sumudu Karunanayake in 2000 and another with Sandra in 2012. He was also a former member of the Sri Lankan parliament.

Simon Doull

The former New Zealand fast bowler divorced his first wife, Karin, for personal reasons and later married Liana Herbert.  

Mohammad Azharuddin

The former Indian cricket captain divorced Naureen to marry Bollywood actress Sangeeta Bijlani in 1996, and he was embroiled in match-fixing controversies in 2000.

Shikhar Dhawan

The Indian opener divorced Aesha Mukherji in 2021 after eight years of marriage, citing mutual and amicable reasons.  

Dinesh Karthik

The Indian cricketer divorced his childhood friend Nikita Vanjara in 2012, who was having an affair with his teammate Murali Vijay. He later married squash player Dipika Pallikal in 2015.