IPL 2026: List of wives & girlfriends of all RCB players

A glimpse into the personal lives of RCB players and the partners who stand by them.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) remain one of the most popular teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL) due to their performance and the presence of many cricketing stars in their squad.

Players from many countries are part of the RCB squad in IPL 2026. As you know, IPL is a long tournament, and sometimes players need their family members, especially their wives and girlfriends.

Some of the partners of RCB players come from different backgrounds, including Bollywood actors and professionals from other fields. Some wives and girlfriends also travel with the players to support them in this competitive league.

From celebrity couples to private relationships, here’s a look at the partners of all RCB players who are participating in IPL 2026.

RCB players’ wives & girlfriends-

Anushka Sharma, the wife of Virat Kohli

RCB’s star player Virat Kohli is married to Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma. The couple got married on December 11, 2017, in a closed setting in Italy. They are one of the most talked-about couples in India, often seen publicly supporting each other during matches and events.

Gunjan Patidar, wife of Rajat Patidar

The captain of the RCB team, Rajat Patidar, is married to Gunjan Patidar, but the couple maintains a private life away from media exposure. Patidar’s wedding with Gunjan was initially called off because he went unsold in 2022.

When Rajat was called in at the last minute as a replacement, leading to a breakout season, he pushed off the wedding with Gunjan to 2023 and welcomed their first child in March 2026.

Abi McLaven, wife of Phil Salt

Phil Salt’s wife’s name is Abi McLaven. She is a freelancer and works as a digital strategist and virtual assistant, helping her clients develop their social media profiles.

They were reported to have been dating since 2020, while their relationship only became known to everyone in 2023. The couple reportedly got married in an intimate setting in 2025.

Cherina Murphy Christian, wife of Josh Hazlewood

Josh Hazlewood is married to his high school sweetheart, Cherina Murphy Christian. They have been together since they were teenagers, developing a very close relationship over the years.

As a professional makeup artist, Cherina does not like the limelight but continues to support Hazlewood throughout his cricketing career.

Devdutt Padikkal

There is no information yet on whether Indian cricketer Devdutt Padikkal is married or dating someone, as he prefers to keep his personal life private.

Shalaka Makeshwar, wife of Jitesh Sharma

Jitesh Sharma is married to Shalaka Makeshwar. Shalaka is an IT professional from Pune. Jitesh and Shalaka were married on August 8, 2024, and Shalaka has earned an M.Tech degree in VLSSI design. She has also worked as a senior test engineer in Nagpur.

Nupur Nagar, wife of Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Bhuvneshwar Kumar is married to his childhood friend, Nupur Nagar, from Meerut. They got married on November 23, 2017, after many years of friendship and dating.

Nupur is an engineer by profession but stays out of the public eye. She supports him at cricket matches when possible. They are parents to a daughter born in 2021.

Stephanie Kershaw, wife of Tim David

Tim David tied the knot with Stephanie Kershaw, an accomplished Australian field hockey player (Olympian), on July 18, 2023, in a private ceremony in Perth. Their paths crossed when both were in Perth to pursue a career in sports.

Shruti Raghunathan, wife of Venkatesh Iyer

On the 2nd of June, 2024, Indian cricketer Venkatesh Iyer married his long-time girlfriend, Shruti Raghunathan, at a small South Indian wedding.

The two had already gotten engaged back in November 2023 and had their wedding very soon after the end of IPL 2024, many pictures of which went viral.

Pankhuri Sharma, wife of Krunal Pandya

All-rounder Krunal Pandya is married to Pankhuri Sharma. The couple tied the knot in December 2017 and have been together ever since. Pankhuri is very active on social media and supports Krunal during his games. They welcomed their first child, a son, in 2022.

Rasikh Salam

As of early 2026, Rasikh Salam is not married and has no publicly known romantic partner. The fast bowler from Jammu and Kashmir (b. April 5, 2001) continues to concentrate on his cricket career. He has played for teams such as the Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL.

Shweta Pundir, wife of Yash Dayal

Indian cricketer Yash Dayal, who plays for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, was wed to his girlfriend, Shweta Pundir, in a small and private ceremony held on February 4th, 2026, in Noida.

Shweta is a well-known lifestyle and comedy creator from Delhi who grew up in Uttarakhand and has a large fan base across her various social media platforms, including YouTube and Instagram.

Suyash Sharma

Suyash Sharma keeps his personal life private. There is no information yet on whether he is married or dating someone; however, his priorities are currently focused on cricket.

Jacob Bethell

Jacob Bethell has no publicly known partner or spouse at the moment. He appears to be working diligently on developing himself as an accomplished cricketer. He was born in Barbados in 2003 and is currently focused on his cricket career.

Natasha Duffy, wife of Jacob Duffy

Jacob Duffy is married to Natasha Duffy, a long-time girlfriend he first met as a teenager. They were married on April 14, 2023. Natasha keeps on posting on social media to support Jacob for his matches.

Nuwan Thushara

Sri Lankan player Nuwan Thushara posts often about his wife and kids on social media, but does not tag them personally in his posts, even though he does post pictures of them occasionally. He has posted images of himself and his wife together when reaching milestones.

Tia Terencia Shephard, wife of Romario Shephard

Romario Shepherd is married to Tia Terencia Shepherd, an actress and television presenter. They got married in 2022 after dating for about four years. Tia often shares pictures of their lives and supports Romario.

Jordan Cox

Currently, there is no information about the relationship status of England’s Jordan Cox. It is not confirmed whether or not he has a spouse or a girlfriend.

Swapnil Singh

There is no public information available on whether cricketer Swapnil Singh is in a relationship with anyone. At this moment, there appears to be no girlfriend or wife; however, it is clear that Swapnil is putting his full effort into his cricket career.

Satvik Deswal

Satvik Deswal was signed for INR 30 lakh by Royal Challengers Bengaluru during the IPL 2026 mini-auction. There is little known about Satvik’s personal life except that he has not publicly disclosed anything about his dating or relationship status. He is reportedly single and has no known girlfriend.

Kanishk Chouhan

As of April 2026, Kanishk Chouhan is still single and has not married. There is no public information available about his current marital status, as he seems to be focusing on his cricket career.

Abhinandan Singh

Based on available information, there are no publicly disclosed details about the wife of Abhinandan Singh, the right-arm pacer who debuted for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Vihaan Malhotra

There is no information available about Vihaan Malhotra’s relationship status, the Indian cricketer and the 2026 U19 World Cup-winner.

Vicky Ostwal

Based on available public records and social media profiles, there is no information regarding a girlfriend for Indian cricketer Vicky Ostwal. The U19 World Cup winner and Maharashtra spinner focuses his social media presence primarily on his cricket career.

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