Cricketers' divorces & breakups that made headlines in 2025

Cricketers faced tension both on and off the field in 2025.

2025 proved to be a turbulent year for personal lives in the cricket world, with several high-profile divorces and breakups capturing public attention amid the sport’s relentless spotlight.

From amicable separations to contentious allegations, these stories highlighted the immense pressure fame places on relationships, often unfolding dramatically on social media and in courtrooms.

Being a professional cricketer may seem like a dream career, but it also comes with relentless public scrutiny that extends far beyond performances on the field.

Divorces & Breakups in the cricket world in 2025-

JP Duminy and Sue Duminy (Divorce)

JP Duminy and his wife, Sue Duminy, have officially announced their divorce after 12 years of marriage, confirming months of speculation around their relationship.

The former South African international shared a joint statement on social media on February 17, 2025, stating that the decision was made after careful consideration.

They both married in 2011, share two daughters, Isabella and Alexa Rose, and have stressed that co-parenting and family well-being remain their top priorities.

Although no specific reason for the breakup was given, fans had noticed signs of distance between them in the past few months, including fewer appearances together and less social media activity.

After the divorce, Sue Duminy (now using her maiden name Erasmus in some contexts) went public with a new partner in May 2025, an older gentleman named Franco Roberto, who has been featured in her Instagram stories and feeds, marking her move forward post-separation.

Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma (Divorce)

The divorce saga between star Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and choreographer Dhanashree Verma dominated headlines in early 2025, culminating in an official separation granted by Mumbai’s Bandra Family Court on March 20.

The couple, who met during the COVID lockdown and married in December 2020, had been living separately since June 2022, citing “compatibility issues” as the primary reason.

Reports highlighted contrasting personalities and lifestyle differences, including Dhanashree’s desire to relocate to Mumbai while Chahal preferred staying closer to his family in Haryana. The proceedings were fast-tracked by the Bombay High Court, waiving the mandatory six-month cooling-off period due to Chahal’s IPL commitments.

As part of the mutual consent settlement, Chahal agreed to pay Dhanashree a reported alimony of Rs 4.75 crore, with partial payments already made. The case drew intense media scrutiny, with both arriving masked at court amid paparazzi chaos.

Post-divorce, subtle social media digs and cryptic posts fueled ongoing drama, including Chahal’s viral T-shirt read “Be Your Own Sugar Daddy,” and Dhanashree’s reality show revelations hinting at trust issues.

Megan Schutt and Jess Holyoake (Divorce)

Megan Schutt has confirmed her separation from wife Jess Holyoake, sharing an emotional note on social media that resonated widely with fans. The Australian women’s fast bowler revealed that the couple, who married in 2019 after several years together, decided to part ways following a difficult period.

Despite the separation, Schutt emphasized mutual respect and a continued commitment to co-parenting their daughter, Rylee, whom they welcomed in 2021.

She stressed that their child remains their top priority and that she and Holyoake intend to maintain a healthy, supportive relationship in the future, just not a romantic one.

Imad Wasim and Sannia Ashfaq (Divorce)

Former Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim announced his divorce from his wife, Sannia Ashfaq, on December 28, 2025, citing “repeated conflicts that could not be resolved over the past few years.”

In a measured Instagram statement, the 37-year-old requested privacy, urged fans not to share old couple photos or refer to her as his spouse, and warned against defamation.

Sannia Ashfaq responded with a contrasting, emotional post, alleging the marriage ended due to “the involvement of a third party whose intention was to marry my husband.”

She described enduring “emotional torment, mistreatment, and abandonment” during pregnancies, claiming their youngest child has yet to be held by his father, and stated the divorce remains legally contested with evidence she possesses.

Speculation linked the third party to influencer Naila Raja, though denied by the involved parties. The couple, married in 2019, navigated the split amid intense public scrutiny.

Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal (Breakup)

The Mandhana-Palash break-up stunned the cricketing fraternity when Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palash Muchhal’s planned November 23 wedding in Sangli abruptly fell apart.

What began as a fairy-tale romance: dating since 2019, engagement in 2024, and pre-wedding festivities underway, turned dramatic after Mandhana’s father suffered a heart-related emergency on the wedding morning, followed by Palash’s brief hospitalization due to stress.

Rumors exploded online, alleging infidelity on Palash’s part with leaked chats involving choreographers, though his family vehemently denied them as baseless and threatened legal action.

Mandhana deleted all wedding-related posts from Instagram, fueling speculation, while Palash’s sister Palak appealed for privacy amid the family’s distress.

By early December, both confirmed the wedding was permanently called off, with Mandhana requesting closure and focus on cricket, while Palash stated he had “decided to move on” gracefully.

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