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5 cricketers who married film actresses
Cricketers are highly paid successful personalities. Owing to their glamorous lifestyle and larger-the-life profiles, they often attract the attention of women from the entertainment world.
Let’s look at 5 cricketers who got married to actresses.
- Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma: Kohli is an Indian cricketer and ex-captain of the Indian national team. He married Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma in 2017. Sharma is a Bollywood actress and producer. She made her acting debut in 2008 and has since appeared in numerous films, including “PK”, “Sultan”, and “Zero”. She has also produced several films through her production company, Clean Slate Films.
- Shane Warne and Elizabeth Hurley: Warne is a retired Australian cricketer and a cricket commentator. He was married to British actress Elizabeth Hurley from 2010 to 2013. Hurley is a British actress and model. She is best known for her roles in films such as “Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery” and “Bedazzled”. She has also appeared in television shows and is the owner of a swimwear line.
- Sourav Ganguly and Dona Ganguly: Ganguly is a former Indian cricketer and former president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India. He is married to Dona Ganguly, who was a classical dancer and actress in Bengali films. She has also worked as a television presenter and social worker.
- Mohammad Azharuddin and Sangeeta Bijlani: Azharuddin is a former Indian cricketer and captain of the Indian national team. He was married to Bollywood actress Sangeeta Bijlani from 1996 to 2010. Bijlani is a former Bollywood actress who appeared in films such as “Tridev” and “Qatil”. She has also worked as a model and has appeared in several music videos.
- Wasim Akram and Shaniera Thompson: Akram is a retired Pakistani cricketer and a cricket commentator. He is married to Australian actress and model Shaniera Thompson. Thompson is an Australian actress and model. She has appeared in several television shows and films, including “Blue Heelers” and “Neighbours”. She has also worked as a television presenter and is involved in charitable work.