It Was...": Sania Mirza's Father On Shoaib Malik Marrying Pakistani Actor

There have been strong rumours since 2022 about differences between Shoaib Malik and Sania Mirza leading to a split, and they have rarely been seen together in the last couple of years.

Pakistan's former captain Shoaib Malik announced on Saturday that he has married the country's popular actor Sana Javed in Karachi after getting divorced from Sania Mirza. The cricketer who was previously married to Indian tennis star, Sania, with whom he has a son, released a photograph on a social media platform with his new wife, with the words "And We created you in pairs". Their five-year-old son Izaan lives with Sania.

Sania's father Imran Mirza told PTI that "it was a 'khula'", which refers to the right of a Muslim woman to unilaterally divorce her husband.

There have been strong rumours since 2022 about differences between Shoaib and Sania leading to a split, and they have rarely been seen together in the last couple of years.

Just a few days back Malik also unfollowed the Indian star on Instagram.

Shoaib and Sania had got married in Hyderabad in the Indian player's hometown Hyderabad in April 2010 and they use to live in Dubai.

Sana Javed who has starred in a number of hit drama serial and also acted in Pakistani films had married singer Umair Jaiswal in 2020 at a simple ceremony amid the coronavirus pandemic.

But, two months earlier, reports about their divorce emerged.

Sania, one of India's greatest tennis players has announced her retirement last year.

In a career spanning 20 years, where she won 43 WTA doubles titles and one singles trophy, Sania was seen as a trailblazer for women in sport.

Shoaib Malik Marries Pakistani Actor Amid Rumours Of Divorce With Sania Mirza

Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik on Saturday announced his marriage with actress Sana Javed through a social media post, amid rumours of his separation with Indian tennis great Sania Mirza. Taking to Instagram, Malik captioned a few pictures from his wedding with Sana. "Alhamdullilah. And We created you in pairs," Malik captioned the post on his social media handles. Malik's announcement has taken the internet by storm.

Malik's manager also confirmed the news of the cricketers marriage to Sana Javed

Meanwhile, a few days back, Sania Mirza had shared a cryptic story on Instagram. She had captioned the post, saying: "Divorce is hard".

Malik and Mirza had recently celebrated a special occasion. The star athletes' son Izhaan recently competed in a swimming competition and won a medal. Shoaib Malik posted the news on his Instagram account. Izhaan's Instagram account, which is managed by Sania Mirza, also posted images after the swimming competition.

Sana, on the other hand, a renowned Pakistani actress, had previously been married to singer Umair Jaswal. Both had tied the knot in 2020. The reason behind their separation is unknown.

Mirza and Malik had tied the knot in 2012. The couple were blessed with a boy named Izhaan in October 2018

Who is Sana Javed?

Sana Javed is renowned Pakistan film and television actress. She was born in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on 25 March, 1993. Her zodiac sign is 'Aries'.

Sana Javed went to Karachi Grammar School for her primary education, before completing her graduation from Pakistan's University of Karachi.

She developed an interest in acting at a very young age and always wanted to become an actress

She made her small-screen debut in 2012 with Mahira Khan's popular show, 'Shehr-E-Zaat'. Later, she went on to appear in many film and serials.

She was married to singer Umair Jaiswal in 2020 at a simple ceremony amid the coronavirus pandemic. But, two months earlier, reports about their divorce emerged