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Behind every fiery fast bowler stands a quiet force of nature who holds the reins when the storm rages. For former Indian pacer S. Sreesanth, that steadfast anchor is his wife, Bhuvneshwari Kumari. Born into the illustrious Diwanpura royal family of Alwar in Rajasthan, she embodies the dignified poise of her Shekhawat lineage – yet she chose life beyond palace walls. Trading protocol for creativity, she designs jewellery that weaves ancient Rajasthani motifs into contemporary elegance. As cricket fans watched Sreesanth unleash thunderbolts on the pitch, another saga quietly unfolded off it: a princess-turned-designer and a cricketer-turned-headline, forging a partnership that has weathered bans, tears, slaps, and memes.
Bhuvneshwari Kumari calls out Lalit Modi and IPL 2008 slapgate
Sreesanth’s family has reacted strongly against the decision to release the footage. His wife, Bhuvneshwari, condemned the act as “disgusting, heartless and inhuman,” accusing Lalit Modi and Michael Clarke of reopening a painful past solely for attention.
Sreesanth, who retired from international cricket in 2021, has remained silent publicly on the issue. Harbhajan, now a commentator and politician, reconciled with Sreesanth years ago, and they have frequently appeared together on cricket-related events, signaling the incident is well behind them.
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Who is Bhuvneshwari Kumari?
Bhuvneshwari – affectionately nicknamed ‘Nain’ – did not merely inherit a title; she forged her own path. Raised amidst the grandeur of Alwar’s palaces, she rejected expectations of ceremonial life, choosing instead to channel her heritage into jewellery design. Each piece she creates marries Rajasthan’s artistic opulence with sleek, modern sensibility – necklaces adorned with hand-engraved meenakari, rings inset with polki diamonds reimagined for today’s style connoisseur.
But more than craftsmanship, she is the unwavering ally behind Sreesanth’s highest triumphs and darkest trials. When the world questioned his integrity during a career-threatening IPL spot-fixing scandal, she stood resolute.
Their love story began innocuously a- chance meeting at a school event in Jaipur where Sreesanth’s shy admiration prompted her polite indifference. Undeterred, he slipped her his number at a dinner party; curiosity won her over, and six years of romance bloomed through phone calls, tour visits, and steadfast belief.
Their wedding on December 12, 2013, symbolized the union of two worlds. Despite Sreesanth’s looming ban, the Shekhawat family embraced him, dismissing gossip in favour of loyalty. The couple first wed in a Kerala ceremony steeped in tradition, then celebrated with a Rajasthani extravaganza worthy of their royal heritage.
Today, Bhuvneshwari and Sreesanth’s story resonates far beyond cricket stadiums and jewellery showcases. It’s a testament to love’s enduring power – of two individuals who balance storm and serenity, forging a partnership as radiant as the jewels she creates and as unbreakable as his bowling spirit.
