After Bhajji, it’s Yuvraj Singh now! The 33 year old cricketer, Yuvraj Singh, got engaged to model-actor Hazel Keech in Bali this Diwali, on November 11, 2015. Yuvraj and Hazel exchanged rings in a private ceremony on Diwali, making the festival of lights even more special for their friends and family.
Yuvraj Singh's personal life has been subject of much speculation after Hazel had recently accompanied him to the wedding of his teammate, Harbhajan Singh. The two plan to get married in February 2016.
Trending Read: 8 Most Highly Expensive Divorces Of Bollywood That Will Take You By Surprise
Hazel, who is a British actor and model, started her film career with Tamil film, Billa (2007), and entered Bollywood with Salman Khan-starrer Bodyguard (2011). The 28 year old later participated in the reality show Bigg Boss in 2013, but did not stay there for long as she was voted out soon.
Happy with the progress in the personal life of her son, this is what Yuvraj's mother, Shabnam Singh told Indian Express:
“Finally, he found the right girl. This was the time when I felt he required a partner. I wanted him to get married and he had told me that he wouldn’t marry till he doesn’t find the right girl,”
You May Also Like To Read: 9 Super-Stylish Wives And Girlfriends Of Indian Cricketers
She further added:
“I was in England last month to meet Hazel parents. Her parents are really grounded and their humility has really floored me. I am happy my son has finally found a good partner,”
You May Also Like To Read: The Magical Love Story Of Virat Kohli And Anushka Sharma
After getting a go-ahead from his mother, Yuvraj Singh and Hazel Keech went to seek the blessings from his guru ji, Baba Ram Singh Ghanduan wale near Fatehgarh Sahib, before getting engaged.
Yuvraj Singh's father, Yograj Singh also gave a statement while talking to IndiaToday:
“I was introduced to her (Hazel) by Yuvraj and she is a very nice girl. I am confident that marrying her will change his fortunes and he will return to the national squad. He definitely has it in him to represent India.”
READ: 7 Most Adorable Moments Of Bollywood Couple Shahid Kapoor And Mira Rajput
The news was also confirmed by Yuvraj's manager, Aneesh Gautam. He said:
"Yes, Yuvraj got engaged in Bali, and the ceremony was attended by very few people. His mother wasn't present, she's in Mumbai at the moment. Yuvraj will be back from Bali to Mumbai late on Thursday night and will fly to Baroda on Friday morning for a match."
According to sources, Yuvraj and Hazel have known each other for more than three years now, but they started dating only three months back.
Next Read: Bollywood Diva Priyanka Chopra To Marry Rumoured Boyfriend From Los Angeles