Cricketers Celebrate New Beginnings in 2024 with Weddings and Personal Milestones
As 2024 came to a close, several cricketers marked the year by entering new phases in their personal lives, with many tying the knot. Some of these weddings garnered significant media attention, reflecting the growing influence of these athletes beyond the cricket field.
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- Shoaib Malik (Pakistan): On January 19, 2024, the former Pakistan captain married Pakistani TV actress Sana Javed in a private ceremony. This event came after his separation from former tennis star Sania Mirza, and it marked a new chapter for Malik, who has been a prominent figure in Pakistan’s cricketing history.
- Olly Stone (England): England’s Olly Stone wed his fiancée Jessica on October 12, 2024. The cricketer had to leave the England team’s tour of Pakistan temporarily to attend the wedding, before rejoining the squad soon after.
- Rashid Khan (Afghanistan): Afghanistan’s star all-rounder Rashid Khan tied the knot on October 3, 2024, along with his brothers Amir Khalil, Zakiullah, and Raza Khan, all of whom celebrated their marriages together in a family affair that grabbed attention in the cricketing world.
- David Miller (South Africa): South African explosive batter David Miller married his long-time girlfriend Camilla Harris on March 10, 2024, in Cape Town. Wasim Akram, the former Pakistan captain, shared that Miller had postponed the wedding due to commitments in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). Miller’s outstanding performance in the BPL helped his team Fortune Barishal win the trophy for the first time.
- Venkatesh Iyer (India): Indian cricketer Venkatesh Iyer had a successful year, winning the IPL 2024 trophy with Kolkata Knight Riders. On June 2, 2024, he married Shruti Ragunathan in a private ceremony, marking a joyful personal milestone alongside his professional success.
In the women’s cricket scene, a number of notable figures also celebrated their weddings:
- Aliya Riaz (Pakistan): On April 12, 2024, Pakistan’s Aliya Riaz, a key player in the national women’s cricket team, married former banker and now cricket commentator Ali Younis. Younis is the younger brother of former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis.
- Javeria Khan (Pakistan): Former captain of the Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team, Javeria Khan, tied the knot with Waqas on February 5, 2024, in Karachi. After representing Pakistan in 228 international matches, Javeria announced her retirement from cricket a month after her wedding in March 2024.
- Sidra Amin (Pakistan): On December 28, 2024, Sidra Amin of the Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team married Adil Masood in a private ceremony held in a Lahore housing society.
These weddings not only celebrated personal happiness but also added a touch of glamour to the cricketing world in 2024, marking the beginning of exciting new chapters for these athletes.
