5 Cricketers Who Married Another Cricketer’s Sister
Cricket is often described as a sport that brings people together, but sometimes these connections extend far beyond the boundaries of the playing field. In recent years, several famous cricketers have forged familial ties with other players, creating unique relationships within the cricketing world.
Interestingly, some cricketers have married women whose brothers have also played professional or international cricket. These marriages have united two cricketing families and frequently captured the attention of fans. From India’s Rohit Sharma and Ajit Agarkar to Pakistan’s Umar Akmal, here are five famous cricketers whose marriages established ties with the families of other cricketers.
1. Umar Akmal – Married Usman Qadir’s Sister
Former Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal is one of the prominent names on this list. He is married to Noor Amna, the daughter of Pakistan’s renowned leg-spinner Abdul Qadir. Noor Amna is also the sister of Usman Qadir; following in his father’s footsteps, Usman has represented Pakistan at the international level.
Usman Qadir has played one ODI and 25 T20 International matches for Pakistan. A leg-spinner like his father, Usman also pursued his cricketing career abroad and played club cricket in Australia. This union has brought together two of Pakistan’s famous cricketing families, and Umar Akmal himself has represented Pakistan across all three formats.
2. Rohit Sharma – Married Ritika Sajdeh, Yuvraj Singh’s Sister
Rohit Sharma, a former Indian captain and one of the most successful openers of the modern era, married Ritika Sajdeh on December 13, 2015. Ritika shares a close, sibling-like bond with former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh; she is considered his *Rakhi* or sworn sister rather than a biological one.
The bond between Ritika and Yuvraj has been evident on occasions like Raksha Bandhan, when Yuvraj has shared photos with his sisters—Ritika included. Consequently, Rohit Sharma’s marriage established a well-known connection with one of India’s most famous cricketers. Rohit and Yuvraj also shared the Indian team’s dressing room for several years, making this familial tie even more intriguing for cricket fans.
Rohit went on to become one of India’s biggest cricketing stars, captaining the national team and establishing himself as one of the finest limited-overs batsmen of his generation.
3. Ajit Agarkar – Married Fatima Ghadially, Sister of Mazhar Ghadially
Former Indian fast bowler Ajit Agarkar also shares a special family connection linked to cricket. Agarkar married Fatima Ghadially in 2002. Fatima is the sister of former Mumbai cricketer Mazhar Ghadially; Mazhar had played alongside Agarkar and was a close friend—he had also represented India.
Agarkar enjoyed a long international career with India, playing 26 Tests, 191 ODIs, and four T20 Internationals. During his international career, he claimed 58 wickets in Tests, 288 in ODIs, and three in T20Is.
Consequently, his bond with Mazhar Ghadially extends far beyond cricket; by marrying Mazhar’s sister, Agarkar became part of their family. Later, Agarkar transitioned into cricket administration and, as of 2026, serves as the Chairman of the Senior Men’s Selection Committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
4. Gundappa Viswanath – Married Sunil Gavaskar’s Sister
One of India’s most famous cricketing families shares an interesting connection with two legendary batsmen. Former Indian batsman Gundappa Viswanath married Kavita, the sister of the great Indian opener Sunil Gavaskar. Both Viswanath and Gavaskar were pivotal figures in Indian cricket during the 1970s and 1980s. Their cricketing careers ran concurrently, and their familial bond added an intriguing dimension to their association.
Viswanath played 91 Test matches and 25 One Day Internationals (ODIs) for India, amassing 6,080 runs in Tests and 439 runs in ODIs. Renowned for his elegant batting style and ability to play shots using his wrists, he is regarded as one of the most respected batsmen in the history of Indian cricket. Meanwhile, Gavaskar emerged as one of the first great opening batsmen of the modern era and became the first player to cross the 10,000-run mark in Test cricket. The marriage between Viswanath and Gavaskar’s sister effectively united two of India’s great cricketing families.
5. Vikram Rathour – Married Ashish Kapoor’s Sister
Former Indian cricketer and coach Vikram Rathour is married to the sister of Ashish Kapoor. Ashish Kapoor is also a former Indian cricketer who played four Tests and 17 ODIs for the country; he was part of the Indian squad for the 1996 ODI World Cup. Although his international career was brief, he remained associated with top-level Indian cricket.
Meanwhile, Vikram Rathour played six Tests and seven ODIs for India. After his playing career, he ventured into coaching and joined the Indian team’s support staff. His cricketing journey saw him take on a key coaching role with the Indian men’s team, making him yet another cricketer whose family is directly connected to another former Indian international player.
