The year 2025 has witnessed several prominent cricket personalities navigating difficult personal territories with numerous high-profile relationship endings garnering widespread attention on social and traditional media platforms. These developments highlighted the intense pressures that accompany celebrity status in professional sports.
Relationships of cricketers ending in 2025
Professional athletes often face unique challenges in maintaining personal relationships while managing demanding careers and constant public visibility. Several cricket stars have publicly addressed the end of their marriages and partnerships this year, with varying degrees of controversy and media attention accompanying each announcement.
1) JP Duminy and Sue Erasmus part ways after 12 years
Former South African cricketer JP Duminy and his wife Sue Erasmus They tied the knot in February 2025, ending a union that lasted more than a decade. The couple, who tied the knot in 2011, released a joint statement highlighting their bond with daughters Isabella and Alexa Rose. Their announcement prioritizes shared parenting arrangements and family stability moving forward. Observers had noted a decrease in public appearances together in previous months, although no detailed explanation was given for the separation. Sue has since moved on with her new relationship, publicly sharing moments with partner Franco Roberto on social media.
2) Yuzvendra Chahal’s high-profile separation from Dhanashree Verma
Yuzvendra Chahal’s marriage break-up with choreographer and content creator Dhanashree Verma has become one of the most talked about cricket stories in early 2025. The Bandra Family Court in Mumbai officially granted their divorce on March 20, and the court closed the relationship that began during the pandemic 2020. Accommodation and lifestyle choices have created constant friction, with reports offering varying preferences on the issue. The couple had been living apart since mid-2022.
Reportedly, the financial settlements included a substantial compensation and Chahal agreed to pay alimony of INR 4 crore. The Bombay High Court expedited the trial by waiving the standard waiting period, fulfilling Chahal’s professional cricket obligations during the Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Media attention intensified when both parties appeared in court wearing masks to avoid identification. After the split, both men made subtle social media statements that sparked further public debate.
3) Megan Shutt confirms her split from partner Jess Holyoake
Australian women’s cricket star Megan Shutt has publicly admitted that her marriage to Jess Holyoake is over through a heartfelt social media message. The couple, who got married in 2019 after being together for several years, decided to separate after experiencing difficulties in their relationship. Schutt emphasized that despite the end of the romantic partnership, both are committed to raising their daughter Rylee, who was born in 2021. The announcement emphasizes mutual respect and a commitment to positive communication for the benefit of their children.
4) Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal’s wedding has been postponed
Perhaps the most dramatic development involved an Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palash Muchhal, whose planned wedding in November was abruptly cancelled. The couple, together since 2019, were in the midst of wedding preparations when the situation changed dramatically on the date of the planned ceremony. Mandhana’s father had a medical emergency that morning, following which Muchhal was hospitalized.
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Online speculation has run rampant with unconfirmed claims about the relationship’s dynamics, which Muchhal’s family has vehemently dismissed as false rumors, threatening legal action against those spreading the misinformation. Mandhana deleted wedding-related content from her social media profiles and both parties confirmed the permanent cancellation in early December. Mandhana wanted to focus on her cricket career, while Muchhal respectfully expressed her intention to move on.
5) Imad Wasm’s controversial divorce from Saannia Ashfaq
The dissolution of Imad Wasim’s marriage in late December 2025 caused considerable controversy when conflicting stories emerged. The Pakistani all-rounder announced his split from Sannia Ashfaq on December 28, demanding privacy and asking his fans to refrain from sharing their dated couple photos. His statement referred to unresolved conflicts accumulated over several years.
Ashfaq responded with a contradictory statement and made serious allegations about the circumstances surrounding their separation. She claimed that outside interference had caused the marriage to break down and described that they had experienced significant emotional difficulties, particularly during the pregnancy. His affidavit indicated ongoing litigation and suggested he had supporting documents. The couple, who got married in 2016, have children together. Speculations of third-party involvement have surfaced, although definitive confirmation has remained elusive amid denials from various parties.
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