Cricket sensation Shoaib Malik has taken the plunge into matrimony for the third time, tying the knot with Pakistani actress Sana Javed. The announcement has set tongues wagging, particularly in light of persistent rumours about his alleged separation from Indian tennis icon Sania Mirza. Malik took to social media to reveal this latest chapter in his personal life, sharing captivating snapshots from the nuptial ceremony along with a profound caption: “Alhamdullilah. And We created you in pairs.”

Prior to his union with Javed, Malik’s romantic history included a marriage to Ayesha Siddiqui and a high-profile relationship with Sania Mirza. The news of his latest marriage comes on the heels of whispers and speculations that had been circulating about a potential romantic link between the cricketer and the Pakistani actress. Last year, Malik added fuel to the fire by extending birthday wishes to Javed on social media, accompanied by a shared photograph. “Happy Birthday Buddy,” quipped the 41-year-old cricket maestro.

Malik has not been shy about expressing his support for Javed in the past, especially during a controversy surrounding her alleged mistreatment of juniors and makeup artists on a drama set. Defending her, Malik wrote, “I have known Sana Javed for quite some time now and have had the opportunity to work with her multiple times. From my personal experience, I can only say that she has always been kind & courteous towards me & the people around us.”

This marks Sana Javed’s second venture into matrimony, having been previously married to singer Umair Jaswal. Reports from Pakistani media in late November 2023 suggested that she and Jaswal might have gone their separate ways.

Meanwhile, Sania Mirza, who has been married to Malik since 2010 and shares a son named Izhaan with him, recently posted a cryptic message on social media. The enigmatic post seemed to reflect on the complexities of life choices, encompassing marriage, fitness, financial discipline, and communication. “Marriage is hard. Divorce is hard. Choose your hard. Life will never be easy. It will always be hard. But we can choose our hard. Pick wisely,” shared the ace tennis player, leaving followers to speculate about the underlying narrative.