Indian tennis star Sania Mirza’s family has officially confirmed her divorce from Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik. The revelation comes after Shoaib surprised social media users with photos of his wedding to Pakistani actress Sana Javed, leaving many questioning the status of his relationship with Sania.

For several months, speculation had surrounded Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik’s marriage, but the couple remained tight-lipped. The silence was broken when Shoaib shared images of his ‘nikaah‘ with Sana Javed on January 20. In response to the ensuing social media frenzy, Sania’s family issued an official statement, revealing that the couple had been divorced for several months.

The statement emphasized Sania’s commitment to keeping her personal life private and requested fans to respect her need for privacy during this sensitive time. Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik, who faced scrutiny for their cross-border marriage in 2010, were together for over a decade and share a son named Izhaan Mirza Malik. The news of their separation gained momentum last year, with Sania offering a glimpse into her home, devoid of any pictures of Shoaib or their wedding, on a television show.