{"id":51038,"date":"2024-01-22T14:54:01","date_gmt":"2024-01-22T14:54:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/sania-shoaib-divorce-old-interviews-add-fuel-to-fire-the-express-tribune\/"},"modified":"2024-01-22T14:54:01","modified_gmt":"2024-01-22T14:54:01","slug":"sania-shoaib-divorce-old-interviews-add-fuel-to-fire-the-express-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/sania-shoaib-divorce-old-interviews-add-fuel-to-fire-the-express-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"Sania-Shoaib divorce: Old interviews add\u00a0fuel\u00a0to\u00a0fire | The Express Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"
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After months of circulating rumours about tension in their relationship, Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik and former Indian tennis player Sania Mirza have formally ended their marriage. The unexpected revelation came to light when Malik announced his marriage to Pakistani actor Sana Javed on Saturday.<\/p>\n

An official statement from Mirza’s family on Sunday clarified that the couple had actually divorced several months ago. The public has been abuzz with curiosity about the reasons behind the breakup of this high-profile cross-border celebrity couple. As per Indian news outlets<\/a>, the cricketer\u2019s family has expressed disapproval of the union.<\/p>\n

Fan speculations<\/strong><\/p>\n

Amidst speculation about Malik’s fidelity, various clips from old interviews and guest appearances on TV of the sportsman have resurfaced, adding fuel to the fire. Many internet users are circulating clips of Malik and Javed from when they shared the screen on a game show<\/a> with host Fahad Mustafa in March 2023.<\/p>\n

The clips show the two celebrities participating in the show\u2019s segments together and engaging in banter. During one game, Javed can be seen intently focused on winning while Malik playfully urges her to give up. In another instance of the game show going viral, the actor expressed, \u201cShoaib just told me that he\u2019s in a mood to win but is deliberately losing for me.\u201d While in another segment, Malik chivalrously offers to push a bike on his own instead of taking Javed\u2019s help.<\/p>\n

Badami, Khan weigh in<\/strong><\/p>\n

Multiple X users are resharing these clips while jokingly crediting Mustafa for first bringing the newlyweds together. However, the couple first met on Mustafa\u2019s game show in 2021\u2019s Eid special episode<\/a>. The encounter, which spawned rumours of Malik\u2019s extra-marital affair, was hinted at by news anchor and host Waseem Badami in another recently resurfaced clip from The Express Entertainment<\/em>\u2019s talk show Time Out with Ahsan Khan<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Airing in July, 2021, Badami appeared as a guest alongside Shaista Lodhi, and candidly remarked on Malik\u2019s speculated romance in conversation with Khan. \u201cShoaib, I am hearing a lot of gossip,\u201d the news anchor stated cryptically while the Fraud <\/em>actor nodded in agreement and added, \u201cEspecially in this last tour to Pakistan.\u201d<\/p>\n

Badami went on to say, \u201cI\u2019ll just ask Bhabi <\/em>(Sania) to check if Shoaib came here for Jeeto Pakistan<\/em> or did he also win some hearts\u2026Please, you should check this.\u201d In response, Lodhi casually asserted that the two male celebrities were projecting based on their \u201cbad records.\u201d<\/p>\n

Contributing to the timeline of events, internet users have pulled out Malik\u2019s post on X from March, 2022, where the cricketer penned a short note for his present wife. \u201c I have known Sana Javed for quite some time now and have had the opportunity to work with her multiple times,\u201d Malik began, praising her polite conduct with people. \u201cFrom my personal experience, I can only say that she has always been kind and courteous towards me and the people around us.\u201d<\/p>\n

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– I have known Sana Javed for quite sometime now & 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…<\/p>\n

\u2014 Shoaib Malik \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf0 (@realshoaibmalik) March 12, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

In light of recent events, social media users are regarding Malik\u2019s post with suspicion now with many quoting the post with copypastas replacing Javed\u2019s name with that of their celebrity crushes. From Zayn Malik to Andrew Garfield, the emerging meme format nods at a poor attempt to veil true affections.<\/p>\n

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i have known zayn malik for quite sometime now & have had the opportunity to work with him multiple times, from my personal experience i can only say that he has always been kind & courteous towards me & the people around us \ud83d\ude0a https:\/\/t.co\/3qCfevHykc<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 inna \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf0\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf8 (@inabaabelfaroqi) January 20, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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I have known Andrew Garfield for quite sometime now & have had the opportunity to work with him multiple times, from my personal experience I can only say that he has always been kind & courteous towards me & the people around us… https:\/\/t.co\/qNpNw8o92W<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 \ud83c\udf31 (@meoaur) January 20, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

Sizzling photoshoot with Ayesha Omar<\/strong><\/p>\n

The new wave of controversy has also shifted attention to Malik\u2019s suspected romance with Pakistani actor Ayesha Omar after the two collaborated on a provocative photoshoot in 2021. While many are pondering whether those theories held any truth, Omar\u2019s appearance at Shoaib Akhtar\u2019s talk show<\/a> in early 2023 is making rounds on the internet as well.<\/p>\n

Addressing the matter, Omar set the record straight, \u201cI would never be attracted to a married or committed man ever. Everyone knows me and that goes without saying.\u201d The Bulbulay <\/em>star further mentioned that the speculations initially surfaced in the media across the border and were subsequently picked up by outlets in Pakistan.<\/p>\n

And the plot thickens…<\/strong><\/p>\n

Another old clip in the mix finds Malik seated as a guest in a November 2023 episode of former cricketer Shoaib Akhtar’s talk show on The Express Entertainment<\/em>. In the clip, Akhtar questioned Malik about five attractive women from any field. In response, Malik expressed how he generally finds himself captivated by women, pointing out the difficulty in naming just a few.<\/p>\n

\u201cFive? There are five hundred!\u201d the sportsman exclaimed laughingly. \u201cI like women a lot, from all over the world, but five names I think won\u2019t be enough,\u201d he added. Malik elaborated on his preference for connecting with women, asserting that forming bonds with them feels more natural to him compared to establishing camaraderie with men.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet me tell you something fun: I get along better with women than men,\u201d the former national captain disclosed. When probed as to why that might be the case, Malik jokingly remarked, \u201cApparently, I look like a woman myself.\u201d<\/p>\n

Considering the cricketer\u2019s refusal to name five women, Akhtar persisted in the spirit of the Q\/A segment and listed names of famous women from Pakistani showbiz. \u201cYou\u2019ll end my friendship with the other ten,\u201d Malik interjected with a laugh, before repeating his original stance. \u201cAll women are nice.\u201d<\/p>\n

While many names from showbiz have flocked to the couple\u2019s Insta post to shower well wishes, the marriage has also ignited thinly veiled musings from some, reflecting on love and the sanctity of marriage.<\/p>\n

Veteran actor Resham took to her official Insta handle to share a poignant query: \u201cThe height of love then marriage, then weariness and an ever-widening sea of separation, is marriage in today\u2019s age a flop show? What do you think?\u201d<\/p>\n

Have something to add to the story? Share it in the comments below.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n