Cricketer Rinku Singh to get engaged on June 8: Who is his to-be wife Priya Saroj?

Get ready for one of the most talked-about unions between cricket and politics this year! Buzz is that cricket sensation Rinku Singh is all set to get engaged to rising politician Priya Saroj on June 8. The ceremony will take place at a plush 7-star hotel in Lucknow— but the exact venue is still under wraps, as per reports. Meanwhile, the couple's wedding date is locked in for November 18, 2025, at the grand Hotel Taj in Varanasi, reports suggest. But who is Rinku Singh's to-be wife Priya Saroj and how did the cricketer meet the politician? Read all about the new couple in town here:

Who is Priya Saroj?

Priya Saroj hails from Karkhiyaon village in Varanasi, UP, and she carries forward the political legacy of her father, Tufani Saroj, who is a three-time MP and current MLA from Kerakat. At 25, Priya Saroj created history by winning the Machhlishahr seat (in UP) on a Samajwadi Party ticket, defeating BJP heavyweight BP Saroj by a margin of over 35,000 votes, and thus becoming a Member of Parliament (MP).

But politics wasn’t always part of her plan. “I never imagined myself in politics,” she once told Indian Express in an earlier interview. A law graduate preparing for judiciary exams during the pandemic, Priya was still attending online classes when her Lok Sabha ticket was announced.

Educated at the Air Force Golden Jubilee Institute, Delhi University, and Amity University, she also practised law at the Supreme Court of India before stepping into public service. Today, her sharp legal mind and youthful energy are drawing attention across the nation.

How did Rinku Singh and Priya Saroj meet?

Their story has all the makings of a modern-day fairy tale. The two were introduced by a mutual connection—Priya’s friend’s father, who is a cricketer and knew Rinku personally.

“Rinku and Priya have known each other for over a year. They liked each other but waited for family approval before taking the next step,” a source close to the couple once revealed, as per reports.

When cricket meets politics: A high-profile wedding to watch
With Rinku Singh’s cricketing fame and Priya Saroj’s political rise, their wedding in November this year is expected to be nothing short of a spectacle. From Bollywood celebrities to political leaders and cricket icons, the guest list is expected to have some of the biggest names in the industry. Meanwhile, more details about his June engagement and November wedding are expected to be out in the coming days.

As fans eagerly await glimpses of the engagement, one thing is certain—this couple is ready to step into the spotlight, both personally and professionally.

Are you excited for the couple's new journey? Tell us about it in the comments section below.

Meanwhile, Rinku Singh and Priya Saroj were seen attending fellow cricketer Kuldeep Yadav's engagement with Vanshika in Lucknow on June 4.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A forever in the making — heartfelt congratulations to Kuldeep Bhaiya and Vanshika! �� <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/kuldeepyadav?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#kuldeepyadav</a> <a href="https://t.co/RdzBfqsK7b">pic.twitter.com/RdzBfqsK7b</a></p>&mdash; Priya Saroj (@PriyaSarojMP) <a href="https://twitter.com/PriyaSarojMP/status/1930269848472281336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>







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