In today’s times, gay marriage is not a new thing. Many players in international women’s cricket have done same-sex marriage. They all are quite happy in their life. Recently South African all-rounder Chloe Tryon announced her engagement to Michelle Nattival. In such a situation, it will be interesting to know who has done this before this pair. We are going to tell you about 5 such female cricketers who have done same-sex marriage.
International female cricketer who married only one woman
1. Alex Blackwell and Lindsay Askew’s wedding
Australia’s Alex Blackwell and England’s Lindsay Askew got married in England in 2015 after dating each other for eight years. Blackwell publicly admitted in 2013 that she was a lesbian. Blackwell played 252 international matches for Australia while Askew could play only 14 international matches for England.
2. Relationship between Amy Satterthwaite and Lee Tahuhu
New Zealand’s Amy Satterthwaite and Lee Tahuhu got married in 2017. Satterthwaite is an excellent left-handed batsman while Tahuhu is a right-arm fast bowler. They both also have a daughter, whose name is Grace Mary Satterthwaite. Who was born on 13 January 2020.
3. Dan van Niekerk marries Marijanne Kapp
Former South African captain Dane van Niekerk and star all-rounder Marizanne Kapp got married in the year 2018. Van Niekerk is a right-handed batsman and right-arm leg spinner, who has played nearly 200 international matches. Whereas, Kapp is a right-handed batsman and right-arm fast bowler, who has played more than 200 international matches for South Africa.
4. Megan Schutt’s wedding to Jess Holyoak
Australian fast bowler Megan Schutt married Jess Holyoak in the year 2019. Shutt has played more than 150 international matches for Australia since her debut in international cricket in 2012. On the other hand, Holyoak is not a cricketer, she worked as a facility manager in Cricket Australia. The couple had a daughter, Rylee Louise Schutt, in August 2021.
5. Nat Sciver Brunt and Katherine Brunt get married
England star all-rounder Nat Sciver Brunt and Katherine Brunt got married on 29 May 2022 after getting engaged in October 2019. Both have been an important part of the England team and have also been the main players behind England’s victory in the 2017 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. In September 2024, it was announced that Katherine was pregnant, after which, she gave birth to their son in March 2025.
