The intersection of cricket, cinema, and celebrity culture has often produced headline-grabbing stories. Over the years, several actresses and models have been linked—sometimes simultaneously—to cricketers, leading to rumours of rivalry, cold wars, or public disagreements. While many of these stories were driven by speculation, they dominated entertainment and sports gossip columns.
Here are 10 such widely reported instances:
1. Deepika Padukone & Nihar Pandya — Yuvraj Singh
Before her Bollywood breakthrough, Deepika Padukone was reportedly linked to Yuvraj Singh, as was actor Nihar Pandya. Media reports at the time suggested tension between the two actresses, though none of the parties publicly addressed it.
2. Kim Sharma & Karishma Kotak — Yuvraj Singh
During the IPL boom, Kim Sharma and Karishma Kotak were both frequently linked to Yuvraj Singh. Tabloids spoke of uncomfortable equations between the two, making it one of the most talked-about IPL-era gossip stories.
3. Payal Rohatgi & Other Rumoured Links — Yuvraj Singh
Payal Rohatgi’s public statements about her association with Yuvraj Singh reportedly created friction with other women linked to the cricketer, fueling multiple media debates at the time.
4. Laxmi Rai & Asin — MS Dhoni
After Laxmi Rai spoke openly about her past relationship with MS Dhoni, reports suggested unease involving actress Asin, who was also rumoured to be close to Dhoni during that phase. No official comments were made.
5. Nargis Fakhri & Deepika Padukone — Yuvraj Singh
At one point, both actresses were linked by tabloids to Yuvraj Singh. While there was no public fallout, gossip columns hinted at rivalry, adding to Yuvraj’s reputation as one of cricket’s most-linked stars.
6. Anushka Sharma & Other Actresses — Virat Kohli
Before Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli went public, Kohli was frequently linked to multiple actresses. Early reports suggested awkwardness and speculation over who he was dating before the relationship became official.
7. Tamannaah Bhatia & Hansika Motwani — Virat Kohli (Rumoured)
Both actresses were rumoured to be linked to Virat Kohli early in his career. While the claims were never substantiated, gossip portals at the time spoke of rivalry and competition.
8. Preeti Jhangiani & Other Models — Irfan Pathan
Irfan Pathan’s popularity saw him linked to multiple actresses and models simultaneously. Media reports suggested rivalry among some of them, though Pathan maintained silence on the matter.
9. Riya Sen & Nandita Mahatani — MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni’s name was linked with several women before his marriage. Riya Sen and Nandita Mahatani were among those frequently mentioned, with gossip columns hinting at tension due to overlapping timelines.
10. Hard Kaur & Anushka Sharma — MS Dhoni (Indirect Spat)
Rapper Hard Kaur once made controversial remarks linking Dhoni to actresses, indirectly dragging Anushka Sharma into the discussion. The comments sparked backlash and public debate rather than a direct confrontation.
Conclusion
Most of these instances were media-driven narratives, rumours, or indirect statements, not confirmed disputes.
