The South African cricket community and fans around the world are rejoicing as the Proteas T20I captain. Aiden Markram and his wife, Nicole Danielle Markramofficially announced that they are expecting their first child. The couple, who have shared their journey with fans for over a decade, took to Instagram to share the heartwarming news, moving beyond their well-known roles as ‘dog parents’ to Rex and Pheebs to prepare a new human addition to the family.
A new chapter of love begins for the Markram family
In a joint post that quickly went viral, Nicole shared a series of stunning black-and-white photos that beautifully highlight her baby bump, capturing deeply personal and joyful moments for the couple. The simple yet elegant pictures immediately drew warm reactions from fans and cricketers alike. Accompanying the post was a simple yet heartfelt caption that perfectly captured the emotion behind the announcement. The photos capture a tender moment between the parents-to-be, with Aiden’s hands resting protectively over the bump.
“Adding a little more love to our family ❤️” Nicole with the title.
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From childhood sweethearts to parents
Aiden and Nicole’s love story is one for the ages. The pair began dating in high school and remained a steady pair as Aiden rose through the ranks of South African cricket – from leading the U19 team to World Cup glory to becoming a mainstay of the senior national team.
They officially tied the knot in July 2023 in a beautiful ceremony. So far, their social media has been full of updates about their two adorable dogs, often referred to as their “first child.” This new chapter marks a significant milestone for the 31-year-old cricketer and his entrepreneur wife, who runs successful jewelery brand Nadora Jewellery.
A golden year for Aiden Markram
The timing of the announcement has already been a great year for Aiden. In early 2025, he reached the pinnacle of Test cricket as a key member of the South African team that lifted its first ICC World Test Championship title and was named Man of the Match after defeating Australia in a historic final. Notably, Aiden will be seen in IPL 2026 as a representative of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as he was retained by the franchise ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction.
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