Bollywood actors who were rumoured to be dating Cricketers

The intertwining of Bollywood and cricket is a longstanding and noteworthy phenomenon, with celebrities from both industries frequently making headlines for their connections. The relationships and associations between Bollywood stars and cricketers have been a subject of constant public interest and discussion, adding an extra layer of glamour and fascination to the worlds of entertainment and sports. While some actors like Anushka Sharma and Sharmila Tagore went ahead and married the love of their lives (Virat Kohli and Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi respectively), there were others who were only romantically involved, that too, as per the grapevine. As the Indian cricket team continues its dream run at the World Cup, here's revisiting such 'alleged' romances...

Madhuri Dixit's 'rumoured' connection with cricketer Ajay Jadeja faced an untimely end attributed to the match-fixing scandal. Although the actress was romantically linked with Jadeja, their relationship remained incomplete as it was overshadowed and disrupted by the controversy surrounding match-fixing. The scandal served as a significant factor leading to the 'alleged' breakup between Madhuri Dixit and Ajay Jadeja. However, as per later reports, the duo were not really seeing each other, but were only contemplating working together, however the project did not see the light of the day.Madhuri was also once linked to Sanjay Dutt

Cricket and Bollywood, being two of the most prominent sectors in India, often capture the nation's attention when they intersect, particularly in the realm of romantic relationships. Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli set a high standard for such celebrity unions. Then, it was rumored that 'Airlift' actress Nimrat Kaur has been romantically involved with Indian cricket team coach Ravi Shastri for the past two years. Their relationship, which reportedly began in 2016, remained discreet until recent reports brought it to light. The couple initially came together for promotional events for a luxury car brand, an association that started in 2015 and has seemingly blossomed into a more personal connection over time.

A day after Nimrat Kaur addressed and dismissed dating rumors with Indian cricket team coach Ravi Shastri through a cryptic tweet, the former cricketer has emphatically refuted the speculation. Shastri bluntly referred to the rumors as 'the biggest load of cow dung,' categorically denying any romantic involvement with the actress.

During the late 1980s, there was a romantic involvement between Neena Gupta and former West Indies cricketer Vivian Richards. While they did not formalize their relationship through marriage, the couple welcomed a daughter named Masaba Gupta in 1989.

Masaba Gupta, the renowned fashion designer and actor, openly discussed her experience growing up as the child of celebrity parents Neena Gupta and Vivian Richards. She expressed that she never felt the urge to shy away from the attention that naturally came with being born into the limelight, embracing and navigating her unique upbringing with a sense of acceptance.

South actress Nidhhi Agerwal and KL Rahul were seen having dinner together many times. According to the report, both were 'allegedly' very much in love with each other. However both Rahul and Nidhhi mentioned that they were just friends and there is nothing more. Rahul eventually went ahead and tied the knot with Athiya Shetty, daughter of actor Suniel Shetty, earlier this year.

News that Yuvraj Singh and Preity were dating made headlines in the early days of the Indian Premier League. Since Yuvraj Singh was the captain of Preity Zinta’s Kings XI Punjab, the two were often papped together, leading to rumour mills going into overdrive. However, Preity did not pay heed to these rumours and they eventually died down. While Preity went ahead and married Gene Goodenough, Yuvraj Singh settled into holy matrimony with model actor Hazel Keech. Both Yuvraj and Preity are now parents along with their respective partners.