Social media was abuzz this week as viral footage from an IPL 2025 match in Guwahati ignited widespread speculation about a potential romance between Bollywood diva Malaika Arora and former Sri Lankan cricket captain Kumar Sangakkara. The duo was seen together during Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings match at the Baraspara Cricket Stadium, leading to a storm of online chatter.
Viral moment at the Royals’ dugout
What began as a star-studded evening at the cricket stadium quickly turned into a trending topic across platforms. Malaika, dressed in a Rajasthan Royals jersey, was spotted sitting besides Sangakkara, the team’s Director of Cricket, in the dugout area. Videos and photos showing the two celebrating Rajasthan’s performance and engaging in seemingly animated conversation quickly went viral.
One particular clip, shared widely on X (formerly X), suggested the two were “walking hand in hand,” prompting fans and gossip pages to speculate about a budding romance. The combination of Malaika’s sudden presence in the RR camp and Sangakkara’s key leadership role only added fuel to the rumours.
Malaika Arora’s cryptic post fuels curiosity
Recently, Malaika added to the intrigue with a cryptic post on Instagram: “Talk like the world is listening… Confidence bends reality.” Though she did not reference the speculation directly, many interpreted the message as a veiled response to the dating rumours.
Her recent breakup with actor Arjun Kapoor, who publicly confirmed his single status in late 2024, has already placed Malaika’s personal life under public scrutiny. The timing of her appearance with Sangakkara has, understandably, added to the media frenzy.
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Are Malaika Arora and Kumar Sangakkara in a relationship?
Despite the viral buzz, insiders close to Malaika have pushed back strongly. “Just because two people are sitting next to each other doesn’t mean they are dating. People need to stop concocting stories out of thin air,” a source was quoted as saying to the Hindustan Times.
Sangakkara, meanwhile, is a married father of twins. His wife, Yehali, is a well-known entrepreneur and philanthropist. The couple has kept a low public profile but is known for their steady relationship. Sangakkara has also not commented on the incident, choosing to focus on his professional duties with the Royals.
