More Weddings in the Years of World Cup (1996 - 2015)
The Cricket fever is on the rise with the gaining popularity of Cricket World Cup 2015 on the global sports stage. Cricket World Cup 2015 has become part of the Top Stories not only in news but also on television shows. And what can be the best time to talk about the second more interesting topic in the cricketing world, World Cup combined with Weddings. This article is in continuation to our previous blog, Cricketers Weddings in the years of World Cup - Part 1.
1. Glenn McGrath weds Jane Louise
An Australian former cricketer, always remembered for maintaining a remarkably accurate line and length throughout his career is Glenn Donald McGrath. Glenn got married in the year 1999 to Jane Louise. Later the couple were blessed with two children. In 2008, a tragedy hit the life of Glenn McGrath when his wife died of breast cancer. Later he remarried a girl Sara in a secret affair.
Glenn in the year of his wedding i.e.1999 played the World Cup for the Australian team by scoring the highest number of runs. In December, 2006 he retired from tests. In the year 2007, he retired from International cricket.
2. Saeed Anwar weds Lubna
A cricketer who participated in three Cricket World Cups, scored two successive hundreds on three different occasions, captained Pakistan in seven Tests and 11 ODIs, had got lot more numbers under his belt. Also a left arm orthodox bowler, Saeed Anwar, married his cousin Lubna in March 1996. The wedding was a private ceremony attended by a very close family members and friends. Lubna is a doctor by profession.
Anwar being one of the most consistent Pakistani batsman, played World Cups in the years 1996, 1999 and 2003. In 1996 World Cup, Anwar scored three fifties. He played international cricket between 1989 and 2003.
3. Saqlain Mushtaq weds Sana
The quickest bowler in history of ODI to reach 100 wickets, right-arm off break bowler, best known for pioneering the "doosra", Saqlain Mushtaq, got married to a British citizen, Sana in the year 1999. The wedding was attended by the Pakistani Cricketers and family members.
He played 49 test matches and 169 ODI's in between 1995 and 2004. He played his last World Cup in the year 1999. He last played for the Pakistani team in the year 2004 against India.
4. Azhar Mahmood weds Ebba
This Pakistani batsman, Azhar Mahmood Sagar, joined the team as a medium pacer but went on to surprise everyone with his bat too. Azhar made his ODI debut against India in 1996. He got married in the year 2003 to a British girl, Ebba. Cricketers, friends and family members were all present at the wedding. Guests were invited in a very limited number.
Azhar being an excellent player was short listed for continuous three World Cups. Year 2007 is the last World Cup, he played for team Pakistan. Whatever may be the reason, Azhar did not play in the year of his wedding i.e., for the 2003 World Cup. He became a British citizen in the year 2011 and is now a qualified English cricketer.
5. Rohan Gavaskar weds Swati Mankar
Batting Legend Sunil Gavaskar's son, Rohan Gavaskar is a specialist middle-order left-handed batsman. He played for the Indian team in 11 ODI's. On 2nd April, 2003 he married his childhood sweetheart, Swati Mankar in a private affair.
Rohan was not given a chance to play even a single World Cup for India. He retired on 9th February, 2012. Currently Rohan is acting as a cricket commentator.
6. Jason Gillespie weds Anna
Jason, a former Australian cricketer, a right-arm fast medium bowler, made his test debut and ODI debut in the year 1996. He is the Australia's 6th highest wicket-taker. In one of the test crickets, Jason is the first Australia's fast bowler to score double century as a tenth batsman.
He got married to Anna in the year 2003. In the year of his wedding i.e., 2003, Jason did not play World Cup. The reason is unknown. On 29th February, 2008 Gillespie announced his retirement.
7. Stephen Fleming weds Kelly Payne
Stephen Paul Fleming, former New Zealand cricket captain made his test debut in March 1994 against India. This left handed batsman won the Man of the Match award on debut itself after scoring 92.
Stephen got married on 9th May, 2007 to his long term partner Kelly Payne in a ceremony held in Wellington. Being the most victorious captain, Stephen Fleming played for the 2003 and 2007
World Cups, where his performance was outstanding. The year 2007 World Cup was his last one. On 26th March, 2008 Fleming retired from International cricket.
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