Lahore: Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik is celebrating his first birthday after his second marriage with Sana Javed recently while he turned 42 today, on February 1.
He was born in 1982 in Sialkot, Pakistan. Malik has had a long career and is among the few cricketers who debuted in 90s to be still playing professional cricket, if not international cricket.
On his birthday, we bring you little known facts about his life and cricket career, from his second marriage to Sana Javed, divorce to Sania Mirza to his recent controversy in BPL and his T20 records.
Recently the social media was full of gossip regarding his second marriage and his divorce to Sania Miraz, tennis player of India.
It is pertinent to mention here that Sania Mirza has taken “Khula” from him. Both the past couple has a boy who is in her mother custody.
Shoaib Malik new love Sana Javed belongs to showbiz industry. Who has also taken divorce from singer Umair Jawal.
Sana and Umar got married in 2020 and were together until their divorce in 2023. After marrying Shoaib Malik Sana Javed changed her name in the bio on her Instagram account.
It now reads ‘Sana Shoaib Malik.’While Shoaib shared joyous pictures of the nuptials on his Instagram post. a report from The Pakistani Daily claimed that none of Shoaib family members attended the marriage.
Reacting to Shoaib’s marriage announcement, Sania’s sister Anam Mirza took to Instagram to confirm that the retired tennis star and the former Pakistani cricketer have been divorced for a few months now.
In past Shoaib Malik fell in love with Indian tennis sensation Sania Mirza and in 2010, the couple got married after dating for some time, to shock everyone. It was for the first time that two big celebrities from across the border decided to tie the knot. Sania became ‘Bhabhi’ for the whole of Pakistan. However, the marriage ended in 2023.
Shoaib Malik, the former captain of Pakistan, will make a comeback to the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024, rejoining Fortune Barishal after dispelling match-fixing rumors that caused his sudden departure. Malik abruptly left the team amid speculations and Ahmed Shehzad temporarily replaced him.
Official statement ;
— Shoaib Malik 🇵🇰 (@realshoaibmalik) January 26, 2024
I would like to address and dismiss the recent rumors circulating about my playing position with Fortune Barishal. I had a thorough discussion with our captain, Tamim Iqbal, and we mutually planned the way forward. I had to leave Bangladesh for a… pic.twitter.com/kmPqPt1nxv
After allegations, Malik decided to break his silence and soon released an official statement on his social media handles.
Shoaib Malik is scheduled to make his comeback to the BPL on February 2, playing for Fortune Barishal.
According to an ESPN Cricinfo report, he will be available for the crucial clash against Khulna Tigers in the last game of the Sylhet leg. Malik’s performance in the BPL 2024 has been below par, with scores of 17, 5, and 7 in his three outings, along with just one wicket with the ball. Ahmed Shehzad stepped in as his temporary replacement during his absence.
Shoaib Malik will return to Fortune Barishal on February 2, having abruptly left the BPL last week after three games of the season
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) January 31, 2024
👉 https://t.co/qjs3uWTQWa pic.twitter.com/wB1rPL4KDM
Shoaib Malik T20 record
Malik has played in T20 World Cups, starting from 2007 to 2021. He was not part of the 2022 squad of Pakistan. Not to forget, he is the only player with over 13,000 runs and 150-plus wickets in T20 cricket.
– Alhamdullilah reached 13,000 runs in T20s… #Cricket #Pakistan pic.twitter.com/FHP1HKk1FX
— Shoaib Malik 🇵🇰 (@realshoaibmalik) January 20, 2024
Shoaib Malik has not retired from all forms of cricket yet. He works hard on his body and wants to continue playing franchise T20 cricket all around the world. This dedication by the Pakistani cricketer is being seen with a lot of respect around the world.
