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Rashid Khan and Venkatesh Iyer headline list of newlywed IPL debutants

Updated On: 21 April, 2025 10:24 PM IST | Super Admin

As the high-octane IPL 2025 is underway, five cricketers have made their debut this season as newlyweds, with their better halves cheering them on from the stands. Here`s a closer look at these stars, their contracts, and who tops the pay scale. (Photos: X)

As the high-octane IPL 2025 is underway, five cricketers have made their debut this season as newlyweds, with their better halves cheering them on from the stands. Here`s a closer look at these stars, their contracts, and who tops the pay scale. (Photos: X)

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As the high-octane IPL 2025 is underway, five cricketers have made their debut this season as newlyweds, with their better halves cheering them on from the stands. Here`s a closer look at these stars, their contracts, and who tops the pay scale. (Photos: X)
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Left-arm pacer Chetan Sakariya, who tied the knot with Meghna Jambucha in 2024, was signed by Kolkata Knight Riders as a replacement for Umran Malik</span></p>

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Left-arm pacer Chetan Sakariya, who tied the knot with Meghna Jambucha in 2024, was signed by Kolkata Knight Riders as a replacement for Umran Malik

<p>Despite a modest contract of Rs 75 lakh, his swing bowling makes him a promising asset for KKR</p>

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Despite a modest contract of Rs 75 lakh, his swing bowling makes him a promising asset for KKR

<p>Mohsin Khan, another left-arm quick, entered marital life on November 11 last year</p>

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Mohsin Khan, another left-arm quick, entered marital life on November 11 last year

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Lucknow Super Giants have shown strong faith in his potential, offering him Rs 4 crore this season</span></p>

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The Lucknow Super Giants have shown strong faith in his potential, offering him Rs 4 crore this season

<p>Veteran South African finisher David Miller married his longtime partner in May 2024. Known for his explosive batting, Miller is earning Rs 7.8 crore with LSG this season. Fans are eager to see if marriage brings added composure to his game</p>

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Veteran South African finisher David Miller married his longtime partner in May 2024. Known for his explosive batting, Miller is earning Rs 7.8 crore with LSG this season. Fans are eager to see if marriage brings added composure to his game

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer married Shruti Raghunathan in June 2024</span></p>

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Vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer married Shruti Raghunathan in June 2024

<p>Following a stellar 2024 season, KKR retained him for an astounding Rs 23.75 crore, making him one of this year&rsquo;s highest earners</p>

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Following a stellar 2024 season, KKR retained him for an astounding Rs 23.75 crore, making him one of this year’s highest earners

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Afghanistan&rsquo;s spin maestro Rashid Khan, who got married in October 2024, continues as Gujarat Titans&rsquo; top pick. With a massive Rs 18 crore contract, he remains one of the league&rsquo;s highest-paid stars</span></p>

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Afghanistan’s spin maestro Rashid Khan, who got married in October 2024, continues as Gujarat Titans’ top pick. With a massive Rs 18 crore contract, he remains one of the league’s highest-paid stars

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