A number of international cricket players have become famous thanks to the IPL, which has provided a worldwide platform. Among them is Welsh player Phil Salt. Since RCB advanced to this year’s IPL final, he has gained a lot of attention. His half-century against Punjab Kings became instrumental in RCB registering a huge win in IPL 2025’s first quarterfinal. Due to his quick half-century, RCB enters the IPL finals after 11 years.
However, not many know that not only is RCB experiencing its good days, but also its opening batter, Phil Salt. He is going to become a father soon. His girlfriend, Abi McLaven, is expecting a child.
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While several initial reports indicate that he might not be able to play in the final due to his impending fatherhood, it now seems that he will not let this opportunity go in vain to witness the RCB’s first IPL trophy. Due to all this, Abi McLaven has become the talk of the town. So, let’s find out everything about her.
Who is Abi McLaven?
Abi McLaven is a British citizen currently living in Manchester, England. She graduated from Nottingham Trent University with a degree in land use planning and development.
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Since September 2023, she has been working as a freelance virtual assistant at The Assist Agency. She has also worked at The Ark since August 2023 as a marketing assistant. According to her LinkedIn page, she specializes in managing content development and marketing strategies, supporting corporate operations, and streamlining procedures to improve productivity and client engagement remotely.
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Her relationship with cricketer Phil Salt made her famous
Her relationship with Phil Salt began in 2020, and since then, they have been together. Following four years of dating, both of them eventually announced their engagement in 2023 with a post on their individual Instagram accounts. However, the date of the couple’s wedding has not yet been confirmed.
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Frequently displayed on social media, their partnership exudes warmth and an implicit understanding that unites personal aspirations with professional success.
Abi McLaven’s pictures with Phil Salt are going viral
Although Abi McLaven prefers to keep her private life private, she frequently posts pictures of herself with Phil Salt on social media, demonstrating their close bond.
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Abi McLaven is often seen supporting his boyfriend during IPL matches
The 2024 IPL season marked a new high point in their relationship when Abi was spotted supporting Phil from the stands as he put on an incredible show for the Kolkata Knight Riders.
Even though her stay in India was brief, it represented more than simply support. It also highlighted the difficulties in juggling personal and professional obligations. Apart from this, Abi was also spotted cheering for her fiancé at England’s 2022 T20 World Cup victory.
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Meanwhile, it is still unknown if Abi will be able to cheer for her boyfriend during the impending IPL final. One thing is definitely certain: this year is going to be very memorable for both Abi and Phil.
What do you think about their relationship? Do share your thoughts with us in the comment section of this article.
