Social media was abuzz this week as viral footage from an IPL 2025 match in Guwahati ignited widespread hypothesis a couple of potential romance between Bollywood diva Malaika Arora and former Sri Lankan cricket captain Kumar Sangakkara. The duo was seen collectively throughout Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Tremendous Kings match on the Baraspara Cricket Stadium, resulting in a storm of on-line chatter.
Viral second on the Royals’ dugout
What started as a star-studded night on the cricket stadium shortly changed into a trending subject throughout platforms. Malaika, wearing a Rajasthan Royals jersey, was noticed sitting moreover Sangakkara, the staff’s Director of Cricket, within the dugout space. Movies and pictures exhibiting the 2 celebrating Rajasthan’s efficiency and fascinating in seemingly animated dialog shortly went viral.
One explicit clip, shared broadly on X (previously X), steered the 2 had been “strolling hand in hand,” prompting followers and gossip pages to take a position a couple of budding romance. The mix of Malaika’s sudden presence within the RR camp and Sangakkara’s key management function solely added gasoline to the rumours.
Malaika Arora’s cryptic publish fuels curiosity
Lately, Malaika added to the intrigue with a cryptic publish on Instagram: “Discuss just like the world is listening… Confidence bends actuality.” Although she didn’t reference the hypothesis instantly, many interpreted the message as a veiled response to the courting rumours.
Her current breakup with actor Arjun Kapoor, who publicly confirmed his single standing in late 2024, has already positioned Malaika’s private life underneath public scrutiny. The timing of her look with Sangakkara has, understandably, added to the media frenzy.
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Are Malaika Arora and Kumar Sangakkara in a relationship?
Regardless of the viral buzz, insiders near Malaika have pushed again strongly. “Simply because two individuals are sitting subsequent to one another doesn’t imply they’re courting. Folks have to cease concocting tales out of skinny air,” a supply was quoted as saying to the Hindustan Instances.
Sangakkara, in the meantime, is a married father of twins. His spouse, Yehali, is a well known entrepreneur and philanthropist. The couple has saved a low public profile however is thought for his or her regular relationship. Sangakkara has additionally not commented on the incident, selecting to deal with his skilled duties with the Royals.