Cricketers might enjoy demigod statuses during the World Cup, but their better halves are not to be ignored. A look at the star wives of cricket stars.
Name: Dipika Pallikal, Professional squash player Spouse: Dinesh Karthik (India) One of India’s top women squash players, Dipika Pallikal was the fi rst Indian woman to crack the top 10 in the Women’s Squash Association rankings. A Padma Shri award winner and Arjuna Award recipient, Pallikal won a silver medal at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and a bronze at the Asian Games last year. She had boycotted the 2015 National Squash Championship to protest the lesser prize money women were given compared to men.
One of India’s top women squash players, Dipika Pallikal was the first Indian woman to crack the top 10 in the Women’s Squash Association rankings
Name: Alyssa Healy, Professional cricketer Spouse: Mitchell Starc (Australia) A household name in Australian cricketing circles, Alyssa Healy made her international debut in 2010 and is one of the bestknown cricketers in the women’s game. After an impressive performance last year during Australia’s titlewinning run at the Women’s World T20 in the Caribbean, she was awarded Australia’s Player of the Tournament, the Belinda Clark Award and received T20 and ODI player of the year honours.
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Name: Tara Ridgway, Public relations Spouse: Eoin Morgan (England) While dating now-husband and England captain Eoin Morgan, Adelaideborn beauty Tara Ridgway pursued a double Bachelors’ degree in law and international diplomacy and public relations from Bond University in 2015. Today, the former part-time model works in the public relations department for fashion brand Burberry. But Morgan is not without her own sporting talent. As a teenager, she represented both Sout Africa and Australia in netball.
While dating nowhusband and England captain Eoin Morgan, Adelaideborn beauty Tara Ridgway (L) pursued a double Bachelors’ degree in law and international diplomacy and public relations from Bond University in 2015
Name: Anushka Sharma, Actress, producer and former model
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Spouse: Virat Kohli (India) Long before she became one half of the power couple ‘Virushka’, Anushka Sharma was a successful actress, producer and a former model. Having made her Bollywood debut in 2008, Sharma reportedly earns Rs 26.4 crore a year. Separate from her husband, Sharma is reportedly worth Rs 220 crore.
Name: Jassym Lora Russell, Professional model
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Spouse: Andre Russell (West Indies) Aside from being the West Indies all-rounder’s “lucky charm”, Lora is a Jamaican model. Reportedly worth $1 million, she married long-time beau Russell in 2016 and is frequently seen cheering him from the stands. Popular with both the media and cricketing fans, the svelte model currently has over 299K followers on Instagram where she is often seen flaunting her bikini bod.
Name: Candice Warner, Former Ironwoman and surf lifesaver Spouse: David Warner (Australia) At 14, Candice was the youngest ever Ironwoman to turn professional, and at 16, she was a New South Wales State Champion. A regular face on the Ironwoman circuit, Warner also won multiple national titles in surf lifesaving (a voluntary lifesaver service and as a competitive sport in Australia) before retiring to be a fulltime mum. In 2017, Warner raced in and completed the Gold Coast marathon, while husband, David, cheered on.
Sangakkara, Yuvi, Gary Kirsten: Retired Cricketers Who Scored Big In Their Second Innings As Businessmen
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Here are some cricketers who have dabbled with entrepreneurship to augment their considerable wealth post retirement.
Here are some cricketers who have dabbled with entrepreneurship to augment their considerable wealth post retirement.
Born in 1940, Fearnley had a phenomenal record at school level, but his professional career never took off. He began crafting cricket bats during the winter months to supplement his flagging income as a first class cricketer. A fringe player for Yorkshire, and then Worcestershire, Fearnley began marketing his gear among teammates and contemporaries. By the 1980s, the brand had acquired market dominance, with Ian Botham, Sunil Gavaskar, and Clive Lloyd among the cricketers using Fearnley products. The company currently produces roughly 5,000 bats a year and is popular among players in the county circuit.
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Born in 1940, Fearnley had a phenomenal record at school level, but his professional career never took off. He began crafting cricket bats during the winter months to supplement his flagging income ..
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The Sri Lankan duo, famous for amicably sharing captaincy during their playing days, now co-owns Ministry of Crab, a chain of seafood restaurants. The former cricketers roped in Dharshan Munidasa, a celebrity chef in their native Sri Lanka to export the island nation’s delicacies. The venture, which finds mention in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list 2018, has outlets in Colombo, Shanghai Mumbai and Manila.
The Sri Lankan duo, famous for amicably sharing captaincy during their playing days, now co-owns Ministry of Crab, a chain of seafood restaurants. The former cricketers roped in Dharshan Munidasa, a..
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The former South African cricketer had a successful stint as coach of the Indian national team, guiding the Men in Blue to the World Cup title in 2011. Kirsten formed a close relationship with Paddy Upton, who served as the team’s Mental Conditioning coach during his tenure. They went on to co-found Performance Zone, a consultancy that helps individuals and businesses optimise their productivity. After quitting as India coach, he set up a travel agency in South Africa, while devoting time to the Gary Kirsten Cricket Academy, an elite facility that provides training to promising youngsters.
The former South African cricketer had a successful stint as coach of the Indian national team, guiding the Men in Blue to the World Cup title in 2011. Kirsten formed a close relationship with Paddy..
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“For years Inzy and I butchered bowlers. So we know what it takes to run a meat business,” Anwar said at the opening of Meat One, the food processing company he started with his former colleague. The portly Inzamam, who was notorious for running out non-strikers, exuded confidence that his business partnership with Anwar would bode well for both, as well as for the country. The venture, conceived with the intention of providing “quality halal meat”, is successful, even opening branches in the UAE.
“For years Inzy and I butchered bowlers. So we know what it takes to run a meat business,” Anwar said at the opening of Meat One, the food processing company he started with his former colleague. Th..
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A late bloomer, Doshi made his India debut in 1979, aged 32. His final appearance for the national team came four years later. The cricketer-turnedbusinessman is a self-acknowledged Rolling Stones fan, and was instrumental in bringing the British band to India in 2003. Doshi now serves as the CEO of the Ambiar Group, which has brought many international luxury brands to India. He entered into a partnership with Mont Blanc, but the relationship between the two parties soured. Some of the other global brands that are a part of Doshi’s portfolio in India include German pen brand Lamy and the 175-year-old Kahla Porcelain.
A late bloomer, Doshi made his India debut in 1979, aged 32. His final appearance for the national team came four years later. The cricketer-turnedbusinessman is a self-acknowledged Rolling Stones f..
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The left-handed batsman, best known for striking six sixes in an over, has been equally explosive with his investments. His seed fund, YouWeCan Ventures, has been consistently betting on startups since 2015. Singh, a cancer survivor, is still active in domestic cricket, but has not featured for the national team since 2017. Some of the startups he has backed include Holosuit, a virtual reality company, and Healthians, a service provider of home diagnostics. YouWeCan also runs a clothing brand which reported a turnover of Rs 30 crore last year. Singh’s foundation also works towards spreading awareness about cancer and funding the education of children who have survived the disease.
The left-handed batsman, best known for striking six sixes in an over, has been equally explosive with his investments. His seed fund, YouWeCan Ventures, has been consistently betting on startups si..
