Team India’s left-handed opener Abhishek Sharma has been making waves with his explosive batting, but it’s his off-field life that has caught equal attention in recent weeks. The young opener, who recently smashed back to to back half-centuries in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025, is rumoured to be dating Laila Faisal, an emerging figure in India’s luxury fashion industry. Their reported connection has quickly become a trending topic among cricket fans and lifestyle enthusiasts alike.

Who is Laila Faisal? The lady supporting Abhishek Sharma behind the scenes

Laila Faisal is more than just a familiar face at cricket stadiums. She is a London-educated entrepreneur, model, and co-founder of LRF Designs, a luxury fashion label she launched with her mother, Roohi Faisal.

The brand has carved a niche for itself with its use of Kashmiri silks, intricate embroidery, and elegant silhouettes, earning admiration in India’s premium fashion circles.

With a degree in psychology from King’s College London and further studies in fashion and branding at the London College of Fashion, Laila has combined academic rigour with international exposure. Her internships with designers like Malan Breton and Rocky Star added global perspective to her craft. Coming from a prominent Kashmiri Muslim business family, she grew up surrounded by entrepreneurship – her father’s side runs ‘Sound of Music’, one of India’s top luxury home theatre and AV solution companies.

Reports of a budding romance between Abhishek and Laila

Speculation around Abhishek and Laila’s relationship intensified after she posted a heartfelt congratulatory message on social media following his match-winning knock against England earlier this year. Since then, she has often been seen in the stands during his matches in the IPL – sometimes sitting alongside Abhishek’s sister, Komal Sharma -further fuelling the buzz.

Reports suggest the two share a comfortable, genuine rapport, with sightings at intimate dinner outings and subtle Instagram hints adding to the chatter. Their interactions have even sparked whispers of early family approval, though neither has publicly addressed the rumours.

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Laila’s growing presence in cricket and fashion circles

Laila’s presence at IPL matches and her frequent support for Abhishek on social media have turned her into a familiar figure among fans. As her Instagram following continues to grow, she is increasingly seen as a bridge between Indian cricket and high fashion, symbolizing the growing intersection of sport, glamour, and lifestyle in modern India.

Industry insiders view her rise as part of a new wave of fashion entrepreneurs blending heritage craftsmanship with contemporary branding, making her a potential star in her own right. Coupled with Abhishek’s meteoric rise in international cricket, the rumoured pairing has only amplified public curiosity.

As Abhishek continues to cement his place as India’s next big T20 powerhouse, and Laila expands her fashion label’s reach, the two appear to be charting parallel journeys of success – on the cricket pitch and the runway.

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