From Yuzvendra Chahal to Smriti Mandhana: Cricketers Who Announced Divorce or Breakup in 2025

The year 2025 has seen several prominent cricket figures navigate difficult personal terrain, with multiple high-profile relationship endings attracting widespread attention across social and traditional media platforms. These developments have highlighted the intense pressures that accompany celebrity status in professional sport.

Cricketers’ Relationships That Ended in 2025

Professional athletes often face unique challenges maintaining personal relationships while managing demanding careers and constant public visibility. This year, several cricket stars have publicly addressed the end of their marriages and partnerships, with varying degrees of controversy and media attention accompanying each announcement.

1) JP Duminy and Sue Erasmus separate after 12 years

Former South African cricketer JP Duminy and his wife Sue Erasmus concluded their marriage in February 2025, ending a union that lasted more than a decade. The couple, who exchanged vows in 2011, released a joint statement highlighting their commitment to their daughters Isabella and Alexa Rose. Their announcement prioritized co-parenting arrangements and family stability going forward. Observers had noted a decrease in public appearances together in previous months, although no detailed explanation was provided for the separation. Sue has since moved forward in a new relationship, publicly sharing moments with her partner Franco Roberto on social media.

2) Yuzvendra Chahal’s high-profile split from Dhanashree Verma

The dissolution of Yuzvendra Chahal’s marriage to choreographer and content creator Dhanashree Verma became one of the most talked about cricket-related stories of early 2025. The Bandra Family Court in Mumbai officially declared their divorce on March 20, ending a relationship that began during the pandemic lockdowns in 2020. The couple had been living apart since mid-2022.

The financial settlements reportedly included substantial compensation, with Chahal agreeing to pay alimony of INR 4 crore. The Bombay High Court expedited the proceedings by waiving the standard waiting period, thereby accommodating Chahal’s professional cricket commitments during the Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Media attention intensified when both sides arrived in court wearing masks to avoid being identified. After the split, both individuals made subtle statements on social media that generated additional public debate.

3) Megan Schutt confirms her separation from her partner Jess Holyoake

Australian women’s cricket star Megan Schutt has publicly acknowledged the end of her marriage to Jess Holyoake through a heartfelt message on social media. The couple, who married in 2019 after several years together, decided to separate after experiencing difficulties in their relationship. Schutt emphasized that despite the end of their romantic relationship, both remain committed to raising their daughter Rylee, born in 2021. The announcement emphasized mutual respect and commitment to maintaining positive communication for the sake of their child.

4) Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal’s marriage canceled

Perhaps the most dramatic development concerns the Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palash Muchhal, whose wedding planned for November was abruptly canceled. The couple, together since 2019, were planning their wedding when circumstances changed drastically on the planned date of the ceremony. Mandhana’s father experienced a medical emergency that morning, followed by Muchhal’s hospitalization.

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Online speculation intensified with unverified claims regarding relationship dynamics, which Muchhal’s family strongly dismissed as false rumors while threatening legal action against those spreading false information. Mandhana removed marriage-related content from her social media profiles and in early December, both parties confirmed the final annulment. Mandhana asked to stay focused on her cricket career, while Muchhal expressed her intention to move forward with respect.

5) Imad Wasm’s contested divorce from Saannia Ashfaq

The dissolution of Imad Wasim’s marriage in late December 2025 sparked significant controversy when conflicting accounts emerged. The Pakistani all-rounder announced his separation from Sannia Ashfaq on December 28, demanding privacy and asking his followers to refrain from sharing outdated couple photos. His statement referred to unresolved conflicts accumulated over several years.

Ashfaq responded with a contrasting account, making serious allegations about the circumstances surrounding their separation. She claimed that outside interference contributed to the breakdown of the marriage and described experiencing significant emotional difficulties, particularly during pregnancies. Her statement indicated ongoing legal proceedings and suggested she had supporting documents. The couple, married in 2016, have children together. Speculation has emerged regarding the involvement of third parties, although definitive confirmation has remained elusive amid denials from various parties.

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