The South African cricket community and fans worldwide are buzzing with joy as Proteas T20I captain Aiden Markram and his wife, Nicole Danielle Markram, have officially announced they are expecting their first child. The couple, who have shared their journey with fans for over a decade, took to Instagram to share the heartwarming news, moving beyond their well-known roles as “dog parents” to Rex and Pheebs to prepare for a new human addition to the family.
A new chapter of love begins for the Markram family
In a joint post that quickly went viral, Nicole shared a series of stunning black-and-white photographs that beautifully highlighted her baby bump, capturing a deeply personal and joyous moment for the couple. The understated yet elegant images immediately drew warm reactions from fans and fellow cricketers alike. Accompanying the post was a simple but heartfelt caption that perfectly reflected the emotion behind the announcement. The photos capture a tender moment between the expectant parents, with Aiden’s hands resting protectively over the bump.
“We’re adding a little more love to our family ❤️” captioned Nicole.
From childhood sweethearts to parents
Aiden and Nicole’s love story is one for the ages. The pair began dating during their high school years and remained a steady couple as Aiden rose through the ranks of South African cricket—from leading the U19 team to World Cup glory to becoming a mainstay of the senior national side.
They officially tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony in July 2023. Until now, their social media has been filled with updates about their two beloved dogs, often referring to them as their “first children.” This new chapter marks a significant milestone for the 31-year-old cricketer and his entrepreneur wife, who runs the successful jewelry brand Nadora Jewellery.
A golden year for Aiden Markram
The timing of the announcement adds to what has already been a stellar year for Aiden. Earlier in 2025, he reached the pinnacle of Test cricket as a key member of the South Africa team that lifted their maiden ICC World Test Championship title, defeating Australia in a historic final where he was named Player of the Match. Notably, Aiden will be seen in IPL 2026 representing Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as he was retained by the franchise ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction.
