Amid the much speculation about Indian tennis star Sania Mirza and Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Maliks controversial separation, now Sanias family stood up to answer the unsung story behind the divorce. They have confirmed she and former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik divorced a few months ago, despite neither party announcing their separation publicly.Sania, Shoaib got divorced months back, see the post“Sania has always kept her personal life away from the public eye. 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 request all fans and well-wishers to refrain from indulging in any speculation and to respect her need for privacy,” the statement read. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Imran Mirza (@imranmirza58)Shoaib Malik marries Pak actor Sana JavedThe statement comes after Malik revealed Saturday he had remarried, tying the knot with Pakistani TV actor Sana Javed. Malik and Javed posted wedding photos on social media, with the bride changing her Instagram handle to reflect her married name. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shoaib Malik (@realshoaibmalik)Rumors of marital strife plagued Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik for months, even as they kept up appearances celebrating their sons birthday together in 2022. However, Mirzas family now says the sports power couple split privately sometime last year.Shoaib-Sania weddingThey are asking fans to refrain from speculation and respect the former couples decision. Mirza and Malik were wed in 2010 in a lavish cross-border ceremony between the Indian tennis icon and Pakistan captain.But, the relationship apparently broke down out of the public eye. Mirza just competed in her final Grand Slam tournament while Malik recently retired from international cricket.Their surprising split only emerged once Malik wed Sana Javed this weekend. While fans mourn the end of an era in India-Pakistan sports diplomacy, Mirza and Maliks families insist outsiders should allow both to move on with dignity.
