The 2025 edition of the Indian Premiere League (IPL) began with a full-blown celebration in Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens Stadium on March 22, 2025. Just like all other years, it is not just the on-field performances that are keeping the audiences hooked. This year, five of the cricketers are returning to the IPL field for the first time after getting married, and all eyes are on whether their ‘lady luck’ will shine on their performances.
While the high-stakes game is underway, let’s take a closer look at these five cricketers who are making their IPL debut after marriage, how much they are being paid for the game, and which of them is being paid the highest.
1. Chetan Sakariya (KKR)
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) opened the 2025 edition of IPL on March 22, 2025, playing against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). This year, the team has more than one player playing IPL for the first time as married men, with their wives cheering for them from the stands. One of them is left-arm pacer Chetam Sakariya, who married Meghna Jambucha in 2024. Chetan was roped in by KKR as a replacement for Umran Malik. Although he was signed for Rs. 75 lakh, his ability to swing the ball could make him a crucial asset for KKR.