Marcus Stoinis, the renowned Australian cricketer, and his model fiancée Sarah Czarnuch have shared the exciting news that they are expecting their first child. The couple took to social media to announce the big update, sharing a touching photo of Stoinis embracing Czarnuch while she held ultrasound images. The post was accompanied by the caption “Half of me, half of you” along with a white love-heart emoji.
The announcement was met with overwhelming support from several high-profile figures in the Australian sports world. Test cricket captain Pat Cummins and his wife Becky were among the first to offer their congratulations, as were commentator Grace Hayden. Other notable names who expressed their joy included Chloe Pink, the partner of football star Nick Krule, Charlotte Goodlet, the wife of AFL legend Kieren Jack, and cricket icon Kevin Pietersen.
Stoinis, who is 36 years old, had previously announced his engagement to Czarnuch last September during a romantic trip to Spain. He shared a heartfelt photo on social media where he and Sarah were seen together, with Sarah wrapping her arm around him to reveal her stunning diamond ring. The caption for the post simply read, “My fiancée.”
Sarah also shared a series of photos capturing the moment Stoinis proposed to her on a boat. In one of the posts, she wrote, “On a boat off the coast of Spain, I said the easiest yes of my life 03.09.25.” The images showed Sarah with a beautiful smile and a close-up of her sparkling emerald-cut diamond ring.
The couple has been dating for approximately four years, and Sarah accepted Stoinis’ proposal shortly after they began their relationship. Prior to this, Stoinis was in a relationship with TV presenter Stephanie Muller, but the two parted ways in 2021, around the time he started dating Sarah.
This joyful news comes at an exciting time for Stoinis, as his earnings have recently been highlighted in a list of Australia’s best-paid athletes. According to reports, the Melbourne Stars captain earned between $3 million and $3.5 million in the past calendar year. His income was largely driven by his auction price in the Indian Premier League, where he earned $1.7 million when the Punjab Kings selected him. Additionally, he has made significant earnings through his contract to play in England’s The Hundred competition and his Cricket Australia deal.
As the couple prepares for the arrival of their first child, their journey continues to inspire fans and fellow athletes alike. With their shared love and growing family, Stoinis and Czarnuch are setting the stage for a new chapter filled with joy and excitement.
