Shoaib Malik, the seasoned Pakistani cricketer, recently surprised the public by announcing his marriage to Pakistani actress Sana Javed. This revelation comes amid swirling rumors of his potential separation from Indian tennis legend Sania Mirza. Malik took to social media, specifically X (formerly known as Twitter), to share pictures from their wedding ceremony along with a caption that reads, “And we created you in pairs.”
Shoaib Malik’s Journey from the Pitch to Marriage with Sana Javed
Speculations about Malik’s romantic involvement with Sana Javed had been circulating for a considerable period, gaining momentum when the former Pakistan captain extended birthday wishes to the actress last year, accompanied by a picture of the two. The 41-year-old cricketer also defended Javed when she faced criticism for alleged rude behaviour towards colleagues on the set of “Pyaare Afzal.” Malik’s tweet in March 2022 stated, “I have known Sana Javed for quite some time now and have had the opportunity to work with her multiple times. From my personal experience, I can only say that she has always been kind & courteous towards me & the people around us.”
The announcement of Shoaib Malik’s marriage to Sana Javed has sparked surprise on both sides of the border, particularly as rumours of his divorce from Sania Mirza have been circulating. Shoaib Malik and Sania Mirza had tied the knot in 2010 in a traditional Muslim ceremony in Hyderabad, followed by a Walima ceremony in Sialkot, Pakistan. The couple shares a son, Izhaan, born in 2018.
The Mirza Malik Show
Despite the lack of detailed information on the reasons behind their speculated separation, it is believed to have occurred around the first half of 2021. Over time, observations from their social media activities revealed a decline in posts featuring the couple together. Last year, reports surfaced about Sania and Shoaib collaborating on a TV show, which materialized as “The Mirza Malik Show” on Spotify. The show featured the couple hosting various celebrities in episodes lasting around 40 minutes.
Adding to the intrigue surrounding their relationship, Sania Mirza posted a cryptic message on her Instagram handle earlier in the week. The post read, “Marriage is hard. Divorce is hard. Choose your hard. Obesity is hard. Being fit is hard. Choose your hard. Being in debt is hard. Being financially disciplined is hard. Choose your hard. Communication is hard. Not communicating is hard. Choose your hard. Life will never be easy. It will always be hard. But we can choose our hard. Pick wisely.” This post reignited speculations about a possible divorce.
Shoaib Malik’s Marital History
Shoaib Malik’s marital history has been subject to scrutiny, with some sources suggesting that this recent marriage to Sana Javed might be his third. Officially, this marks his second marriage, with his first being to Sania Mirza. However, prior to marrying Sania, Malik faced allegations of being already married to Ayesha Siddiqui. Malik vehemently denied these allegations, referring to the incident as a case of fraud.
The controversy involving Ayesha Siddiqui unfolded when she and her family claimed on national television that Malik was already married to her. Malik, on the other hand, maintained that the entire episode with Ayesha was a fraudulent incident. According to his account, he had been in contact with Ayesha over phone calls in the early 2000s, with Ayesha presenting herself as a fan. As their conversations deepened, Malik admitted to developing feelings for her. However, whenever he attempted to meet Ayesha in person, she would make herself unavailable.
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Legal Battles Unfold: Malik’s Pursuit of Truth and Justice
In 2002, Malik visited Hyderabad to meet Ayesha, but she claimed she had to urgently travel to Saudi Arabia. Three years later, on the day Malik and his family were supposed to meet Ayesha’s family, they were informed that she had left for the USA. Ayesha suggested a telephonic ‘Nikah,’ but Malik insisted on a full-fledged ceremony involving both families. To his shock, the girl in the photographs he had seen and the one he had been speaking to turned out to be two different individuals.
Malik sent a legal notice to Ayesha’s father, MA Siddiqui, but the saga did not end there. Ayesha made serious allegations against Malik, claiming an intimate relationship and asserting that she was pregnant at one point during their supposed ‘marriage,’ which ended in a miscarriage.
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