5 Cricket-Bollywood imaginary couples which can make the internet go crazy

Ahead of Valentine's Week 2026, OTTplay highlights five potential Cricket-Bollywood pairs. Notable mentions include Abhishek Sharma and Triptii Dimri, Shreyas Iyer and Mrunal Thakur.

These imaginary Cricket-Bollywood couples can make the internet go crazy.

Cricket and Bollywood often make the boldest couples, and history proves that these two industries give the fans the power couples that everyone rolls their eyes at. Before the upcoming Valentine's Week 2026, we at OTTplay give you a list of 5 Cricket-Bollywood couples who we feel can make the internet go crazy. Remember, we have created this imaginary list from the stars who have not dated each other yet officially or are not dating.

5. Abhishek Sharma & Triptii Dimri

Abhishek Sharma is the rising sensation of Indian T20 cricket, known for his fearless, "smash-it-all" batting style. Meantime, Triptii Dimri, after a string of massive hits, is the undisputed "crush" of Indian cinema right now.

This can be the new bold pair the fans would love to see. It can be the early days of Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma as well.

Triptii’s boldness in movies like Bhoolbhulaiyaa 3, Animal, and Bad Newz paired with Abhishek’s raw, youthful athletic talent would make them a visual "powerhouse" couple.

4. Tilak Varma and Suhana Khan

Tall, dashing and full of potential, Tilak Varma is the future of Indian cricket for sure. On the other hand, Suhana Khan, the daughter of Shah Rukh Khan, is also the future of Bollywood. These two together can surely make the fans go wow.

Although Suhana, who is 25, is older than 23-year-old Tilak Varma, they would certainly make a perfect Cricket-Bollywood pair.

Tilak has already played 40 T20Is for India and will be a part of the Indian squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. On the other hand, Suhana has featured in the 2023 Netflix film The Archies, and she is already working on projects like King.

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3. Riyan Parag and Ananya Panday

Riyan Parag is the "poster boy" for the new, unapologetic generation of Indian cricketers, bold, expressive, and a frequent trending topic. On the other hand, Ananya Panday is Bollywood’s quintessential "Gen-Z" star and has already featured in multiple successful Bollywood movies.

Both the stars are lightning rods for social media attention.

Riyan’s high-energy on-field persona and Ananya’s "it-girl" status in Mumbai’s elite film circles would create a fascinating bridge between the IPL’s raw intensity and Bollywood’s high glamour.

We have seen Riyan going viral for mistakenly revealing his 'eye' for Bollywood heroines in the past.

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2. Shreyas Iyer & Mrunal Thakur

This could be the 'aesthetic power couple' India is looking for.

Mrunal Thakur has previously addressed and dismissed dating rumours, but the "shipping" community isn't backing down. Shreyas Iyer is arguably the most stylish man in the Indian locker room right now, and Mrunal is currently the most sought-after talent in the industry.

They both share a love for high fashion, dance, and maintaining a polished yet relatable public image.

Iyer is currently the vice-captain of the Indian ODI cricket team and surely is in line to be the next captain of the team as well. On the other hand, Mrunal had successful releases like Sita Ramam, Super 30 and Jersey, which makes her one of the versatile actors in the industry currently.

1. Shubman Gill & Sara Tendulkar

This is quite the obvious one on the list. Although there have been many rumours about their dating scene, there have been no official announcements about it.

The "Prince" of Indian cricket and the daughter of the "God" of cricket—this is the pairing that refuses to leave the headlines.

While Sara is cricket royalty, her massive influence in the fashion and luxury space makes her a staple of the Bollywood social circuit.

Shubman is the heir apparent to the Indian batting throne and the captain of ODI and Test teams, while Sara represents the most respected name in the sport and has her own business too.

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