After Virat Kohli, Indian pacer shines alongside partner at Wimbledon
Wimbledon 2025 has seen no shortage of sporting royalty in the stands this week, and the presence of Indian cricket stars has only added to the list of stars on display. Following the surprise appearance of Virat
Kohli
and Anushka Sharma earlier in the tournament, pacer Deepak Chahar and his wife Jaya Bhardwaj were the latest to turn heads at the All England Club.
Chahar, 32, who represented Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2025 season, looked dapper in a black suit, while his partner donned an elegant white dress. The couple's stylish appearance quickly caught the attention of fans and media alike, with
Wimbledon
's official Instagram account sharing a picture of the duo.
The cricketer's visit to the tournament shortly followed that of India's vice-captain Rishabh Pant, who is currently with the Indian team ahead of the crucial third Test against Ben Stokes' England side.
Pant's presence at SW19 drew a loud cheer from fans on social media as well.
Deepak Chahar and his partner at Wimbledon (Image via Instagram)
Virat Kohli, having retired from Test cricket earlier this year, made his first Wimbledon appearance in a decade — alongside wife Anushka Sharma — and was also pictured soaking in the atmosphere from the Royal Box.
Other cricketing greats have graced the tournament too, with James Anderson and Joe Root both spotted. Root even shared a moment with Tennis legend Roger Federer, who attended the Novak Djokovic vs Alex de Minaur clash.
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