The Indian cricketers' personal life has come under the scanner of late. With emerging reports of their troubled married life coming to light, not all seems to be going well for them off the field. Amidst never-ending divorce stories emerging from the Indian camp, another Indian cricketer joins the queue. 

As per reports and widespread speculation, Indian top-order batsman, Manish Pandey and his wife Ashrita Shetty are in the midst of a very troubled relationship. This becomes more obvious if one looks at the social media activities of the two personalities. This development has sparked concerns among the fans who now feel that the couple could be on the course of an inevitable separation.  

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More into the rift between Manish Pandey and Ashrita Shetty

Featuring in 68 internationals for India, Manish tied the knot with actor Ashrita Shetty in December 2019.  But it seems like the couple's honeymoon days are long over. Once seen frequently in the public together, the couple has not made any public visits for quite some time now. Additionally, the two have also distanced themselves from each other on social media as well. This claim is further bolstered after learning that the couple has unfollowed each other on Instagram.  

To add further to the tension, both Manish and Ashrita have removed the images of each other from their respective Instagram accounts. This development has led many to believe that the couple may be heading in the path of a possible divorce. However, neither Manish nor Ashrita have come forward to confirm that the claim is true just yet. 

The catastrophic fate of Yuzvendra and Hardik 

Prior to Manish, two other Indian cricketers have also been at the eye of the storm and have found themselves at the receiving end whilst splitting apart. While Hardik has already announced his separation from his wife Natasa Stankovic a year ago, tension seems to be brewing between Chahal and Dhanushree with experts suggesting that their marriage days could be well be numbered. 

The IPL teams have issued the final retention lists before next month’s mini-auction. The Royal Challengers Bangalore released 11 players, including Josh Hazlewood, Harshal Patel, and Wanindu Hasaranga. As a result, the squad must concentrate on their bowling assault.

With the all-cash transfer of Cameron Green from the Mumbai Indians to boost their middle order and provide a hand with his medium speed, the team’s devoted fan base must make some sound selections to meet their long-term demands. So, here is a list of the top three likely buys made by Royal Challengers Bangalore in the coming IPL mini-auction. 

• Rachin Ravindra

Rachin Ravindra can be an ideal and wholesome all-rounder for RCB. They may even contemplate starting him to capitalise on his rapid scoring. Ravindra might be the answer to their overall batting problems.

Even though they currently have a grand opening combo in Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis, he can be a reliable opener. This would also allow Kohli to bat at his natural number three position. 

• Mitchell Starc

Mitchell Starc, the Aussie speedster, played for Royal Challengers Bangalore for two seasons. And he was Virat Kohli’s destructive weapon. Starc has a 7.17 economy in 27 IPL games for RCB at that facility.

Bangalore will want to re-sign their former star to give their team a good bowling option. Mitchell Starc and Mohammed Siraj will be a lethal combination if this happens.

• Manish Pandey

Manish Pandey belongs to the category of Indian batters that can create an impact with the batter at crucial moments for the team. He is not the same old Pandey, but having an Indian hitter in the lineup may benefit any team.

Being a player representing the home ground of Karnataka, his experience with the pitch might make the XI, as he can middle the ball on turning surfaces.