Top 5 cricketers spotted at Wimbledon 2025

The Round of 16 clash between Novak Djokovic and Alex de Minaur at the Centre Court in Wimbledon 2025 was a star-studded affair. From prominent actors and cricketers, the All England Club grabbed immense attention. Notably, Djokovic lost the opening set 1-6 but bounced back in the next three sets, winning 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in a contest that lasted over three hours. The victory was his 101st win at Wimbledon and brought him within three matches of a record 25th Grand Slam title.

1. Virat Kohli

Indian batting great, Virat Kohli, and his wife, Anushka Sharma, made a special appearance at Wimbledon 2025 on Monday, to watch Novak Djokovic’s fourth-round clash against Alex de Minaur. The Indian cricket icon watched from Centre Court as the Serbian made a strong comeback to win in four sets. Kohli later praised Djokovic on Instagram. “What a match. It was business as usual for the gladiator. @djokernole,” he wrote. Djokovic responded to the appreciation, “Thank you for supporting,” he wrote while resharing the story.

Later, Kohli backed Djokovic to win the title and hoped to see a Djokovic-Alcaraz final. He called Djokovic one of the greatest of all time. Meanwhile, Djokovic shared his admiration for Kohli, revealing that they have exchanged messages and expressed a desire to improve his cricket skills before visiting India.

2. Joe Root

During the same game, England cricket star Joe Root was spotted at Centre Court, where he met tennis legend Roger Federer. Root, currently playing in England’s five-match Test series against India, attended the Grand Slam with his wife. Root was seen greeting Federer in the Royal Box. Root and his wife Carrie were seen getting their pictures clicked in the Royal Box before the men’s Singles fourth-round match between Alex De Minaur and Novak Djokovic. A picture of Root shaking hands with the eight-time Wimbledon champion went viral.

3. Rishabh Pant:

India’s star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant made a stylish entry at Wimbledon 2025. Just a day after helping India to their first-ever Test win at Edgbaston, Pant was present at the All England Club in a black striped suit and tie.

Currently serving as India’s vice-captain in the five-match Test series against England, Pant has been in stellar form. Between matches, he took some time off to watch top-tier tennis action from Centre Court. Wimbledon’s official Instagram account welcomed Pant to the Royal Box. “Welcome to #Wimbledon, @rishabpant.”

4. James Anderson

Legendary England pacer James Anderson made a stylish appearance at Wimbledon 2025, joining Joe Root in the Royal Box to watch the blockbuster tennis clash. The retired fast bowler was all suited up at Centre Court alongside fellow cricket star Root and other guests. Anderson was seen shaking hands with tennis great Roger Federer. 

5. Brian Lara

West Indies batting legend Brian Lara was among the many cricketing icons who were present at Wimbledon 2025. The former cricketer was seen enjoying the tennis action from the prestigious Royal Box. The former left-handed batter could be seen waving and acknowledging the gathering in images shared by Wimbledon’s official social media page.