The union of two accomplished athletes, Shoaib Malik, a Pakistani cricketer, and Sania Mirza, an Indian tennis star, created waves across borders, with their dreamy wedding in 2010. The couple remained married for more than a decade before their marriage hit a rough patch, which lead to their divorce recently.
Here’s a brief timeline of their marriage:
Shoaib and Sania first met at a charity event in 2004, where they struck up a casual conversation. Little did they know that this meeting would be the beginning of a beautiful journey.
Over the years, Shoaib and Sania’s friendship evolved into a romantic relationship. The couple decided to take their commitment to the next level and announced their engagement in April 2010.
The engagement announcement was not without controversy. Rumors circulated about Shoaib’s previous marriage, which led to a brief period of uncertainty. However, the couple faced the challenges head-on, and Shoaib clarified the situation, ensuring a smooth path for their impending nuptials.
Shoaib and Sania officially tied the knot in a grand ceremony on April 12, 2010. The wedding festivities took place in both Hyderabad, India, and Sialkot, Pakistan, symbolizing the couple’s commitment to embracing each other’s cultures.
In October 2018, Shoaib and Sania embraced parenthood with the arrival of their first child, a son named Izhaan Mirza Malik. The joy of becoming parents added a new chapter to their life, bringing them even closer.
April 2021 marked the celebration of Shoaib and Sania’s 11th wedding anniversary. The couple took to social media to share heartfelt messages, expressing their love and gratitude for the journey they had embarked upon together.
During the late months of 2023, reports surrounding the couple’s separation began circulating on the internet. The claims were made in reference to infidelity on the Pakistani athlete’s account. The reports fizzled when Shoaib and Sania came together for a reality TV show, The Mirza Malik Show. However, it emerged once again when Sania deleted all of her former husband’s photos from her Instagram.
Now, in January 2024, Sania’s family issued a statement confirming their divorce. The statement was issued a day after Shoaib tied the knot with Pakistani actress Sana Javed.
