Cricket goes glam: Players who date hot pin-ups!

There's always been a connection between super sportsmen and sexy women but lately, it seems stronger than ever!

It's practically a given.

You could look like a baboon (that is not to say that the men in the following pages aren't goodlooking!), but if you're a professional sportsman (read rich, rugged, famous), sooner or later you'll have some eye-candy on your arm!

In the following pages, we bring you some red-hot cricketers from the ongoing World Cup who are dating or married to glamorous, gorgeous gals from the fashion and entertainment industry!

Shaun Tait and Mashoom Singha

This is the latest 'it' couple on the bandwagon.

Aussie cricketer Tait, 28, met the dusky model when he took part in last year's Indian Premier League. Singha was working the ramp at an IPL fashion show and managed to bowl over the pacer, not only with her good looks but her intelligence -- she didn't plan to follow in elder sis Shamita Singha's catwalk footsteps initially. And even after having taken up modelling, she still runs her own events management company.

It's been all hearts and balloons since then and Tait has been quoted by the Daily Telegraph as saying that he's managed to find a 'lovely girl'. We agree -- it doesn't get lovelier than Mashoom!

The South African all-rounder, 35, has scored bigtime with his steady girlfriend of four years Shamone Jardim.

The Cape Town model accompanies him to international tournaments and is currently in India to provide moral support during the World Cup.

Kallis wrote on his blog when he met her back in 2007 that it was "so nice to date a girl that is dating me for who I am and not someone who is looking to further her career out of a relationship." It's also probably nice to be dating someone that hot!

This couple sparked headlines when they started dating last March -- and yes, it was the IPL that played Cupid for them!

The Chandigarh beauty, 32, has reigned on the Indian catwalk for over a decade, while Yuvi has reigned on the pitch since 2000. While the twosome first met on the celebrity segment of quiz show Baazi Kiski back in 2002, they actually hit it off only in 2010.

The British right-arm pace bowler, 28 and his wife certainly make a good-looking couple. In fact, lingerie model Daniella, 27, is looked upon by most as the hottest WAG in cricket!

Anderson met her in London back in 2004 and by 2006 they were married. They have two little daughters and the cricketer has stated that marriage has made him "a much happier person". Judging by his wife's hotness quotient, we'd be happier too!

Now this twosome certainly play it coy! The Indian bowler has been knocked out by the Bollywood starlet since 2009 and it certainly looks like a match made in heaven.

Basra, who turns 27 next week, is even rumoured to have won the approval of Singh's family but they've never made an official statement about their romantic relationship. Is it on? Is it off? Are they married? Tell us already!

The 29-year-old Aussie player is left-handed, but he certainly got things right with this black belt karate cutie.

Johnson met Jessica, also a model, in Perth a few years ago and they've been rock-steady all this time. He asked her to marry him in 2009, but we're yet to hear the wedding bells. Maybe Johnson is getting cold feet because his fiance is probably tougher than he is!

This strapping young batsman is only 22, but he's already in the big league where his career and lovelife are concerned. Kohli is said to be dating Sanjana, a former model and Kannada actress who is six years older than him.

While rumours are flying around that his family is not too happy about the alliance, it's undeniable that she's gorgeous!

The 27-year-old South African bowler fell for model and actress Jeanne Kietzmann in 2007 and they've been dating ever since.

While Steyn steams up the pitch, Kietzmann is busy steaming up men all over the world with her smashing good looks! She's often seen accompanying her man to tournaments across the world.

This is definitely a relationship that has seen its share of ups and downs. Bowler Khan, 32, has been linked to the pretty dancer-actress, 26, for nearly six years now.

They started dating in 2005, called it quits in 2007 and were said to be back together last year. In fact, Sharwani and Khan are also believed to have lived together for awhile. Will they eventually make it to the altar? We hope so, they make a striking couple!

It's still young days for the love that's blossoming between Michael Clarke and Kyly Boldy -- they started dating last September, following the former's high-profile breakup from model Lara Bingle.

The 29-year-old Aussie batsman new squeeze is a former model, TV presenter and actress. 'Australian Swimwear Model of the Year 2002', 'Miss Adrenalin Sports Model of the Year 2003' and 'Miss Hawaiian Island 2003' are a few of the titles beneath this beauty's belt!

And finally, we come to British bowler Broad, 24 and his beautiful 23-year-old actress gal.

These two young lovebirds have been going steady since 2009 and while her boyfriend has mentioned that she hates being called a 'WAG', Kacey is undeniably one of the hottest in England!