ISLAMABAD: Indian tennis star Sania Mirza and Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik have been divorced for a “few months,” Mirza’s father said on Sunday, a day after Malik tied the knot with a Pakistan actress.
Mirza and Malik tied the knot in April 2010 with their wedding ceremonies held both in India and Pakistan. They have a five-year-old son named Izhaan Mirza-Malik.
On Saturday, Malik announced his marriage with Sana Javed, a Pakistani television and film actress, months after reports emerged of his divorce with Mirza.
Mirza’s father took to Instagram on Sunday and confirmed that his daughter and the former Pakistani cricket team captain had been divorced for a while, requesting Mirza’s “need for privacy.”
“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,” Mirza’s father, Imran, wrote in an Instagram post.
“At this sensitive period of her life, we would also like to request all fans and well-wishers to refrain from indulging in any speculation and to respect her need for privacy.”
Earlier this week, Mirza shared a cryptic message on Instagram that hinted she had gotten divorce from Malik.
“Marriage is hard. Divorce is hard. Choose your hard,” she wrote. “Obesity is hard. Being fit is hard. Choose your hard. Being in debt is hard. Being financially disciplined is hard. Choose your hard. Communication is hard. Not communicating is hard. Choose your hard. Life will never be easy. It will always be hard. But we can choose our hard. Pick wisely.”
Malik, a mainstay in Pakistan’s regular playing XI for several years, announced retirement from Test cricket in 2015 and ODIs in 2019. He, however, continues to play in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and has not announced retirement from T20Is.
Javed, who has starred in a string of hit Pakistani drama serials, was previously married to singer Umair Jaswal, with whom she tied the knot in 2020. Though neither of them spoke about their divorce publicly, rumors about Jaswal and Javed calling it quits on their marriage were rife on social media last year.
India’s Sania Mirza and Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik divorced ‘few months’ ago — family
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India’s Sania Mirza and Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik divorced ‘few months’ ago — family
- The statement comes a day after Malik tied the knot with Pakistan actress Sana Javed
- Mirza’s father requests her fans to refrain from speculation, respect her ‘need for privacy’
Saudi 100 Brands showcases four Saudi labels in Paris
DUBAI: The Saudi 100 Brands initiative has partnered with Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann for a three-week pop-up showcasing Saudi designers in the French capital.
The pop-up event runs until Feb. 16 and presents a curated selection of Saudi designers, offering a diverse view into the Kingdom’s evolving fashion landscape.
The initiative brings together womenswear labels Leem and Aleena alongside unisex brands SADF and The Coded Mail.
According to the brand, Leem’s mission is to curate stylish pieces designed exclusively for today’s fashion-conscious woman. Aleena, meanwhile, is a young Saudi brand offering sophisticated premium day and evening wear with a distinctive contemporary feel. And
SADF takes inspiration from Saudi cultural heritage using premium Italian fabrics and The Coded Mail positions itself at the crossroads of streetwear and art.
“The pop-up represents a natural next step for The Coded Mail - taking our language and energy into a new space. It’s about connection, dialogue, and seeing how our pieces live in a different city,” Mohamed Almajed, founder of The Coded Mail, said in a released statement.
