ISLAMABAD: Shoaib Malik, the Pakistani cricketer, has addressed the rumours surrounding his marriage to Indian tennis star, Sania Mirza.
In an interview with a private news channel, he rubbished the reports of a possible divorce and urged people to show him a couple who does not have arguments.
Shoaib and Sania tied the knot in 2013 and has a son, Izhan Mirza-Malik, together. Last December, several fans speculated that Sania and Shoaib’s relationship had gone sour after some events hinted that trouble was brewing between the couple.
During the interview, Shoaib clarified that the two are only busy with their commitments and there is nothing else.
He explained that when Sania and their son went to perform Umrah, he had commitments in Pakistan, and when he took a break to visit Dubai and spend time with Izhan, Sania had commitments in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Responding to a question about Sania Mirza blocking him on social media, Shoaib said that it was news to him that Sania had “unfollowed” him. He urged people not to focus on such news and said that if they don’t pay attention to such rumours, they won’t feel bad.
Shoaib Malik and Sania Mirza cannot celebrate Eid together
Shoaib further emphasized that the love and respect between the couple is still intact. He explained that due to Sania’s commitments towards IPL, they cannot celebrate Eid together.
The cricketer also lamented that he misses his wife and son, but their professional commitments often interfere with their plans.
Shoaib Malik rubbished the rumours of his divorce with Sania Mirza and urged people to respect their privacy.
The couple is currently managing their professional commitments while maintaining their personal relationship.
