Who is Malvika Nayak? Know about the woman sitting next to Anushka Sharma during IPL matches

Who is Malvika Nayak? Know about the woman sitting next to Anushka Sharma during IPL matches

Anushka Sharma is a regular fixture in the stands during the Indian Premier League (IPL), passionately cheering for her husband, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star Virat Kohli. But eagle-eyed fans have noticed that she’s rarely alone. Seated next to her during most matches is a mysterious woman who has become the subject of widespread curiosity. The question flooding social media: Who is the woman sitting next to Anushka Sharma?

During a recent RCB match, the buzz intensified as fans took to platforms like Grok and Perplexity in search of answers. The AI tools churned out guesses ranging from Virat’s sister-in-law Bhawna Kohli to former cricketer Harbhajan Singh’s wife Geeta Basra.

However, none of those guesses were correct. The woman in question is actually Malvika Nayak, a close friend of Anushka Sharma.

According to a report by Hindustan Times, Malvika Nayak and Anushka Sharma have shared a strong friendship for years. The two are often seen together at IPL matches, and their camaraderie has sparked interest among fans. It’s not uncommon for them to be spotted together during cricket outings, sometimes joined by their spouses on double dates.

Malvika caught even more attention during a match between the Lucknow Super Giants and RCB. A video clip of her mouthing the word "stupid" in response to Rishabh Pant’s somersault celebration after his century quickly went viral, further stoking public interest in her identity.

But Malvika Nayak isn’t just a cricket enthusiast or a celebrity friend. According to her LinkedIn profile, she holds an MBA from the Manipal Academy of Higher Education.

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Professionally, she works in Business Development and Partnerships at Innoz Technologies Pvt. Ltd., a company known for digital innovation. Her husband, Nikhil Sosale, is also deeply connected to the cricketing world — he serves as the Head of Marketing & Revenue (RCB) at Diageo India. That professional link likely contributes to Malvika’s frequent presence at RCB games.

Beyond the cricket stadium, the two couples — Anushka and Virat, Malvika and Nikhil — are said to enjoy spending quality time together. Their off-field bond adds another dimension to the friendship seen on camera.