Top 5 Indian cricketers and their rumoured girlfriends
While cricket is undoubtedly India’s heartbeat, the personal lives of its star players often simmer just beneath the surface of public adoration. Whispers of romance and speculation about significant others add a dash of masala to the cricketing frenzy. Today, we delve into the intriguing world of rumoured girlfriends of the top 5 Indian cricketers:
#1. Rohit Sharma-Sofia Hyaat
Back in 2012-13, the rumoured relationship between Rohit Sharma and Sofia Hyaat, a singer, actress and television personality, gained a lot of buzz. She participated in Bigg Boss 7 in 2013. It was learnt that the duo met at a party where they were introduced to each other by a mutual friend. At the time, their pictures made it to the headlines of several prominent newspapers. Back in 2022, she took to social media to request people to stop linking her and Rohit. “Can we please let it go? Let’s stop talking about me, Rohit Sharma. Can we respect that he is married with a child now? Let there be some respect for his marriage,” she wrote.
#2. Virat Kohli-Izabelle Leite
A couple of years before marrying Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli was dating Brazilian model, Izabelle Leiti, who has appeared in a few Bollywood films. The two of them met during an ad shoot and soon became good friends before dating each other. They kept their relationship a secret although pictures of them kept surfacing on the internet and papers from time to time. They reportedly broke up on mutual terms and later in 2014, Leiti confirmed that they were indeed together for a while. “Virat was one of the first Indian friends I had when I came to India. We were dating for quite a while. We were together for almost two years. But we didn’t want to make it public,” Leiti said.
#3. Sreesanth-Riya Sen
A whirlwind, short-lived flame, Sreesanth and Riya Sen’s relationship captivated gossip pages in 2011. After Yuvraj Singh’s exit, Sreesanth filled the void for Sen. It is learnt that their sparks ignited at social gatherings. Riya became a regular fixture in the VIP box during his game in 2011 and that fueled further speculation. But it is understood that as Sreesanth’s controversies grew louder, Riya distanced herself, denying romance and claiming work. Though never officially confirmed, their year-long bond flickered brightly before fading into media memory.
#4. Yuvraj Singh-Kim Sharma
A golden couple that never made it to the aisle, Yuvraj Singh and Kim Sharma’s four-year saga, starting in 2003, captivated both cricket and Bollywood. Glamorous dates and whispers of engagement filled the tabloids back in the day. The public adored their fairytale but rumors swirled of family disapproval and career clashes. As such, in 2007, it all unravelled. Breakup reasons remained a mystery and their silence fueled further speculation.
#5. Ravi Shastri-Amrita Singh
A passionate romance tinged with a touch of “what-if,” Ravi Shastri and Amrita Singh’s love story captivated the 80s Bollywood-Cricket scene. Their paths crossed at a magazine shoot, and sparks flew- the dashing cricketer and the vivacious actress were both at the peak of their careers. Marriage seemed inevitable, but a clash of aspirations stood in their way. Rumours swirled of Ravi wanting Amrita to leave acting after settling down, a condition she couldn’t accept. Despite their love, the incompatible dreams proved too much to overcome. They parted ways, leaving behind a trail of speculation and a lingering sense of “almost.”
