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Sania-Shoaib divorce: What Pakistan media is writing

As per the Pakistan media, Sania Mirza sought divorce from Shoaib Mailk as she was unhappy with Shoaib meeting other women.

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The world of sports and entertainment was recently shaken on Saturday, when reports emerged about the divorce between former Indian tennis player Sania Mirza and ex-Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik. The news, initially reported by Pakistan's Geo News, claimed that Sania Mirza took this step due to alleged unhappiness with Shoaib Malik's interactions with other women.

Background of Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik

Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik, both prominent figures in their respective fields, have been under the spotlight for years. Mirza, a tennis sensation from India, and Malik, an accomplished cricketer from Pakistan, have shared the joys and challenges of being a celebrity couple.

Shoaib Malik's third marriage announcement

Shoaib Malik got married for the first time with an Indian woman named Ayesha Siddiqui whom he divorced in 2010 before marrying Sania Mirza. Both have a son whom they named Izhaan Malik Mirza. Rumours of their rift started circulating in 2022 and they became rife in 2023 August when Malik, switched his Instagram bio from “Husband to a superwoman Sania Mirza” to “Father to one True Blessing.”

Adding a layer to the complexity of the situation, Shoaib Malik announced his third marriage with Pakistani actor Sana Javed on January 20, 2024. The confirmation came through social media, where Malik's manager shared the joyous news with fans.

Unconfirmed sources and allegations

However, the joyous occasion was clouded by unconfirmed sources alleging that Sania Mirza's decision to seek a divorce was rooted in her discontent with Shoaib Malik's interactions with other women. Geo News, reported, “Indian tennis star Sania Mirza took divorce from cricketer Shoaib Malik following their separation in late 2022, sources told Geo News on Saturday. 

The sources revealed that the 37-year-old tennis player was not happy with the former all-rounder meeting other women, adding that she had been ignoring this for some time. However, Sania took this step after she lost her patience with her spouse.”

It's crucial to note that these claims remain unverified, and the authenticity is yet to be established.

Malik's marriage confirmation on social media

Shoaib Malik's announcement of his marriage on social media sparked a wave of reactions from fans and followers. The manager's confirmation post on X (formerly Twitter) wished the couple a joyous life ahead.

Sania Mirza's social media post

Sania Mirza's recent social media post added an intriguing element to the narrative. In what appears to be a motivational text, she touched upon the themes of marriage and divorce, offering insights into her perspective on these life-changing events.

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Courtesy: Sania Mirza's Instagram
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