Former Pakistan cricket captain Shoaib Malik surprised everyone on Saturday by announcing his third marriage to Pakistani actress Sana Javed. The news came amid speculations of his divorce from Indian tennis star Sania Mirza, who reportedly took ‘Khula’ from him a few months ago.
Shoaib Malik and Sana Javed shared their wedding pictures on Instagram, with the caption “Alhamdullilah. And We created you in pairs”. The couple looked happy and radiant in their traditional outfits, with Shoaib wearing an ivory sherwani and Sana wearing a beige bridal dress.
However, the wedding also raised many questions about Shoaib Malik’s previous marriages and the reasons behind his divorce from Sania Mirza. Here is a complete timeline of their relationship, from their wedding to their separation.
Shoaib Malik and Sania Mirza’s wedding in 2010
Shoaib Malik and Sania Mirza tied the knot in a high-profile wedding in April 2010, in Hyderabad, India. The wedding was a cross-border affair, as Shoaib was a Pakistani cricketer and Sania was an Indian tennis player. They also had a Walima ceremony in Sialkot, Pakistan.
This was Shoaib’s second marriage, as he had previously married a woman named Ayesha Siddiqui in 2002. However, he divorced her in 2010, after accusing her of fraud and deception. He claimed that she had sent him pictures of a different woman before their marriage and that he had never met her in person.
Birth of Shoaib Malik and Sania Mirza’s son Izhaan
Shoaib Malik and Sania Mirza welcomed their first child, a son named Izhaan Mirza Malik, in October 2018. The couple expressed their joy and gratitude on social media, and shared pictures of their baby boy. Izhaan even has his own Instagram account, where he posts adorable moments with his parents.
Beginning of separation rumors of Shoaib Malik and Sania Mirza
Rumors of trouble in Shoaib Malik and Sania Mirza’s marriage started circulating in November 2022, with various sources claiming that the couple had been living separately and co-parenting their son. Sania also hinted at marital problems in some of her social media posts, but neither of them confirmed or denied the rumors.
The rumors gained momentum again in 2023, when fans noticed that Shoaib had removed the line “Husband to a superwoman @mirzasaniar” from his Instagram bio. This sparked speculations about the status of their relationship and the possibility of a divorce.
Sania Mirza’s recent cryptic post about marriage and divorce
Earlier this month, in January 2024, Sania Mirza shared a post on her Instagram stories that read, “Marriage is hard. Divorce is hard. Choose your hard.” This added fuel to the fire and made fans wonder if she was hinting at her divorce from Shoaib.
Sania Mirza’s father confirms divorce from Shoaib Malik
Hours after Shoaib Malik’s wedding announcement with Sana Javed, Sania Mirza’s father Imran Mirza confirmed that his daughter had parted ways with the cricketer a few months ago. He also revealed that Sania had opted for a ‘Khula’ from Shoaib, which is a right granted to Muslim women to unilaterally divorce their husbands under the Sharia law.
“It was a ‘Khula’. I do not wish to comment beyond this,” said Imran Mirza, without giving any further details about the reason or the process of the divorce.
Who is Sana Javed, Shoaib Malik’s third wife?
Sana Javed is a popular Pakistani actress, known for her roles in Urdu television dramas. She made her debut in 2012 with the show Shehr-e-Zaat, and gained fame for her portrayal of the titular character in the romantic drama Khaani. She has also starred in social dramas like Ruswai and Dunk, and has a huge fan following on Instagram.
Interestingly, Sana Javed was also previously married to Pakistani actor and singer Umair Jaswal in 2020, in a private Nikah ceremony. However, the couple reportedly separated soon after, and deleted their pictures together from social media. The exact timeline and reason of their divorce are not clear.
Sania Mirza’s sister shares an official statement after Shoaib Malik’s third wedding
Today, on January 21, Sania Mirza’s sister Anam Mirza took to her Instagram handle and shared an official note confirming the player’s divorce on her sister and family’s behalf. The statement on the post reads, “Sania has always kept her personal life away from the public eyes. However, today the need has arisen for her to share that Shoaib and she have been divorced for a few months now. She wishes Shoaib well for his new journey ahead!”
“At this sensitive period of her life, we would like to refrain from indulging in any speculation and to respect her need for privacy,” the post further added.
Shoaib Malik’s sisters unhappy with his third marriage
According to Pakistan media, none of Shoaib Malik’s family members attended his third wedding with divorced actress Sana Javed. His sisters were said to be unhappy with his decision to marry for the third time, and also expressed their concerns over his divorce from Sania Mirza.
The report also claimed that Sania was tired of Shoaib’s extramarital affairs, which led to the end of their marriage. However, neither Shoaib nor Sania have spoken publicly about the allegations or the circumstances of their divorce.
Shoaib Malik’s third marriage has shocked and intrigued his fans, who are curious to know more about his relationship with Sana Javed and his divorce from Sania Mirza. The couple has not given any interviews or statements about their wedding yet, and have only shared their pictures on social media.
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