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Marriage, a sacred institution, symbolizes a profound commitment between two people. However, relationships can face challenges that sometimes lead to separations or divorces. In India, where cricket and marriage are both highly celebrated, several cricketers have experienced broken marriages before finding love again. Here, we explore five famous Indian cricketers who have remarried after their first marriages ended.

1. Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik exemplifies how one can find happiness after a failed marriage. Karthik’s first marriage was to Nikita Vanjara in 2007, but it ended in 2012 amid allegations of an affair between Nikita and fellow cricketer Murali Vijay. In 2015, Karthik married Dipika Pallikal, a former World No. 10 squash player, and their relationship has flourished since.

2. Yograj Singh

Yograj Singh, a former cricketer and actor, first married Shabnam Singh, with whom he has a son, Yuvraj Singh, a renowned cricketer. The marriage didn’t last long, and after entering the film industry, Yograj fell in love with Satbir Kaur, leading to his second marriage.

3. Javagal Srinath

Known as the Mysore Express, former Indian pacer and ICC referee Javagal Srinath has also remarried. His first marriage to Jyotsana in 1999 ended in 2008 after nine years. Srinath then married journalist Madhavi Patravali, and the couple has been together ever since.

4. Vinod Kambli

Vinod Kambli, famous for scoring three consecutive test centuries in three innings against different countries, has had a turbulent personal life. His first marriage was to Noella Lewis, a receptionist at the Hotel Blue Diamond in Pune, but they eventually separated. Kambli later found love with fashion model Andrea Hewitt, leading to his second marriage.

5. Bishan Singh Bedi

Legendary left-arm spinner Bishan Singh Bedi, part of India’s famous spin quartet, has been married twice. His first marriage to Glenith Miles in 1967 ended in the early 1970s. They had two children, Gavas Inder Singh and Gillinder. Bedi later married Anju Bedi, with whom he has two children, Angad Bedi, a Bollywood actor, and Neha Bedi.

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