MS Dhoni To Sachin Tendulkar: Here’s Why So Many Cricketers, Athletes Have Daughters
Rahul Kumar | September 1, 2026 8:22 PM CST
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Why do so many cricketers have daughters? We explain
Think about India's biggest cricket stars—Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma. They're legends on the field, but they share something in common off the field too: they all have daughters! Sachin has Sara, Dhoni has Ziva, Virat has Vamika, and Rohit has Samaira. The list doesn't stop there; even Ravindra Jadeja has a daughter. This isn't just an Indian cricket thing. Top footballers, volleyball players, and athletes worldwide also seem to have more daughters. Research suggests that athletes have a higher chance of having girls, and there's a solid scientific reason for it. Let's break it down.
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