Rinku Singh’s engagement to Priya Saroj, a Samajwadi Party MP, highlights the increasing trend of cricketers and politicians intertwined. This event, attended by high-profile political figures, signifies a growing connection between the world of cricket and the political landscape. This trend is not isolated to Rinku Singh; several other cricketers have found partners in the political sphere.
Rivaba Jadeja, the wife of Ravindra Jadeja, serves as an MLA representing the BJP from Jamnagar North. Her political campaigns have been a prominent part of her public life. She is also an engineer who graduated from Gujarat Technological University.
Navjot Kaur Sidhu, wife of Navjot Singh Sidhu, transitioned to politics after her husband’s cricket and television career. She has served as an MLA in Punjab and often receives media coverage.
Poonam Azad, the wife of Kirti Azad, was involved in politics, starting with the Aam Aadmi Party and later joining the BJP. She passed away in 2024.