Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik Confirm Divorce: End of a Sports Power Couple
Sania Mirza's family has officially confirmed the separation of the Indian tennis star and Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik, just a day after Malik announced his third marriage to actor Sana Javed. The end of their high-profile union, which had garnered significant interest from sports enthusiasts in both countries, marks a significant development. The 41-year-old Malik shared his wedding photo with Sana on social media platforms on Saturday.
In a statement issued by Mirza's family, it was revealed that Sania and Shoaib had been divorced for a few months. The statement conveyed Sania's well wishes for Shoaib's new journey and requested fans and well-wishers to respect her need for privacy during this sensitive period.
The revelation comes amid longstanding rumors and speculation about the strained relationship between Malik and Mirza. The couple, who got married in April 2010 in Mirza's hometown of Hyderabad, had been a subject of public interest. Speculation intensified when Malik unfollowed Mirza on Instagram, adding fuel to the rumors of marital discord.
Mirza and Malik share a five-year-old son named Izaan, who is currently living with Mirza. Recent Instagram activity from both parties and a cryptic post by Mirza about the challenges of marriage hinted at personal struggles.
"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," Mirza posted in an Instagram story, emphasizing the difficulties people face in various aspects of life.
The family's statement urged fans to refrain from indulging in speculation and to respect Sania's privacy during this time. Sania Mirza, celebrated as one of India's greatest tennis players, announced her retirement from professional tennis last year after a remarkable career spanning two decades. Throughout her career, she secured six Grand Slam titles in doubles and mixed doubles events.
The confirmation of the separation marks the end of an era for the sports power couple, and their personal lives continue to be under public scrutiny. The official statement provides closure to the long-standing rumors and sets the stage for the involved individuals to move forward in their respective journeys.
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By- Sahiba Suri
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