Sameer Rizvi Yesha Sagar Controversy (Source: Insta/yesha_sagar & AP)
As IPL 2026 continues to make headlines, Delhi Capitals’ emerging star, Sameer Rizvi, has found himself in hot water after a controversy emerged on social media involving the batter and his rumoured girlfriend, sports anchor Yesha Sagar.
The chatter began after a journalist, Abhishek Tripathi, shared a social media post claiming that a relationship between the Uttar Pradesh-based cricketer and a female anchor has several hidden, unwanted truths.
In the context, this article sheds light on why fans are connecting Sameer Rizvi and Yesha Sagar to Abhishek Tripathi’s controversial post.
What is the Sameer Rizvi-Yesha Sagar controversy?
The viral social media post alleged that a Muslim UP-based cricketer has been forcing his Hindu female anchor to follow certain religious practices and delete some of her photos uploaded on social media, and also asked her to change her personal behaviour in professional aspects as well.
Tripathi further claims about possible pressure related to religious conversion. These claims reportedly stemmed from what a friend of the anchor told him.
Check the controversial post here:
Netizens link DC batter Sameer Rizvi and anchor Yesha Sagar to the controversy
Soon after the claims by Abhishek Tripathi, fans were quick to link the names of Sameer Rizvi and Yesha Sagar to the allegations. Several social media users backed the claim and repeated that it was true that the cricketer had asked her to delete her intimate photos and also forced religious conversion on her.
It is important to note that there is no official confirmation of these claims or of the involvement of either Sameer or Yesha in the matter. Moreover, neither of the two personalities has commented on the case yet.
Who is Yesha Sagar?
According to the publicly available information, Yesha Sagar, the rumoured girlfriend of Sameer Rizvi, is an Indo-Canadian sports presenter, model, and former actress who has built a strong presence in franchise cricket leagues.
Hailing from Punjab, Sagar completed her graduation from Ludhiana’s Khalsa College. Yesha relocated to Canada, Toronto, for further studies at the Seneca College in Ontario.
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She entered the modelling world while in college and subsequently worked in the Punjabi entertainment industry.
Yesha also worked with comedian Kapil Sharma on the music video "Guilt." Yesha later ventured into sports presenting and has hosted several leagues, including WPL 2026, Global T20 Canada, the UP T20 League, and the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
Earlier, another controversy erupted when Yesha had abruptly withdrawn from the 2025 BPL in February following a dispute with the Chattogram Kings franchise.
She was accused of breaching her contract by missing a sponsor dinner and failing to fulfil promotional duties. The franchise issued a legal notice over alleged misconduct, leading her to quit mid-tournament.
What is the connection between Yesha Sagar and Sameer Rizvi?
22-year-old Sameer Rizvi and 29-year-old Yesha Sagar have been rumoured to be dating for over a year. The duo reportedly met during the Uttar Pradesh (UP) T20 League, where Rizvi was playing, and Sagar was working as a host.
The pair has been linked since early 2026, with reports suggesting their connection grew through cricket circuits.
Yesha Sagar has been frequently spotted at IPL 2026 matches featuring Sameer Rizvi, further fueling the speculation.
Today, the viral claims involving Sameer Rizvi have brought her into the spotlight for the wrong reasons. Notably, as the situation remains unconfirmed and the lack of verified information underlines the need for caution when drawing conclusions, even as discussions continue to trend online.
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