10 Indian cricketers who married their girlfriends

3.) MS Dhoni

Mahendra-Singh-Dhoni-wife-Sakshi-Rawat

MS Dhoni and Sakshi used to study in the same school during childhood. But later due to her father’s job transfer, Sakshi had to move to Dehradun. Later Dhoni met Sakshi at the Taj hotel when he became a member of the Indian team. He was then introduced to Sakshi by his manager Yudhajit Dutta and that was when cupid struck. After days of coaxing, Sakshi finally agreed to date Dhoni. The couple got married in 2010 after being engaged for a mere 24 hours.

4.) Virender Sehwag

Virender Sehwag & Aarti

Virender Sehwag and Aarti had known each other since childhood when Viru’s paternal aunt became part of the Sehwag family. The friendship of the two turned into love. During those days ‘romantic’ Viru gifted Arati tons of teddy bears. At first, the families opposed their togetherness but love triumphed.

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