Shoaib Malik and Sana Javed during their wedding ceremony in Lahore. Instagram photo

Pakistan's cricketer Shoaib Malik and popular actress Sana Javed tied the knot on Saturday. The duo shared two pictures of them decked up in wedding clothes on Instagram, leaving netizens shocked at the revelation.

Alhamdullilah," the Shoaib post's caption read. "And We created you in pairs.

Amid swirling rumours of Shoaib's separation from former India tennis player Sania Mirza, the cricketer's Instagram post last year, wishing Sana Javed on her birthday, had sparked speculation about their relationship. The duo, once rumoured to be dating, took their relationship to the next level, leaving fans intrigued.

As Shoaib shared photos from the wedding, fans were taken aback, especially considering the headlines surrounding his alleged separation from Sania.

People believe the two met at Fahad Mustafa’s show Jeeto Pakistan of ARY channel after Sania Mirza posted a picture of him and Javed in March of 2023, captioned “Happy Birthday Buddy.”

After the announcement, Mustafa took to his Instagram story to congratulate the couple, adding that, “Happiness is all that matters.”

Shoaib, having divorced Ayesha Siddiqui in 2010 before marrying Sania, found himself in the midst of yet another high-profile relationship. Sana, who was previously married to singer Umar Jaswal in 2020 and divorced in 2023, embraced this new chapter by changing her Instagram bio to reflect her new identity as Sana Shoaib Malik.

The unexpected union between the cricket star and the actor captivated fans on both sides of the border, creating a story that unfolded beyond the cricket pitch and the silver screen, intertwining the realms of sports, entertainment, and personal relationships.

Indo-Asian News Service