Away from the packed stadiums and the roar of the crowd, Glenn Maxwell shares his life with a remarkably grounded and successful partner. Vini Raman has captured the hearts of cricket fans across the globe. Let’s dive into who she is, their cross-cultural love story, and their growing family.
Who is Vini Raman?
Raman is a Melbourne-based clinical pharmacist. Born on March 3, 1993, to parents who emigrated from Tamil Nadu, India, she grew up in Australia while staying deeply connected to her South Indian heritage. Vini completed her pharmacy degree at Monash University.
How Did Glenn Maxwell & Vini Raman Met?
The pair first crossed paths back in December 2013 at an event for the Melbourne Stars. What started as a casual friendship slowly blossomed into something much deeper. They kept things relatively quiet for a few years before going public in 2017 when Maxwell shared a photo of them together on Instagram.
After years of dating and weathering the demanding schedules of international cricket, they got engaged in February 2020. Pandemic restrictions delayed their plans. And they finally tied the knot in March 2022.
A Stunning Cross-Cultural Wedding
Their wedding was a brilliant celebration of two distinct cultures coming together. The couple hosted two separate ceremonies in Melbourne.
First, they held a traditional Tamil Brahmin ceremony where Vini wore a gorgeous red saree and Glenn looked dashing in a golden sherwani. They also celebrated with a classic Christian wedding to honour both of their backgrounds.
Glenn Maxwell & Vini Raman’s Growing Family
They welcomed their first child, a baby boy named Logan Maverick Maxwell, on September 11, 2023. The joyous news brought an outpouring of love from fans and teammates alike.
Adding to their happiness, the family expanded even further when they welcomed their second child on August 13, 2026, a baby girl named Maia, introducing their “dream girl” to the world through a joint social media announcement.