Shahid Afridi congratulates Shoaib Malik, Sana Javed with a cheeky remark

Previously married to Ayesha Siddiqui and Indian tennis star Sania Mirza, Malik tied the knot with Javed on January 20

In a recent development surprising both sports and showbiz fans, Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik has married Pakistani actor Sana Javed, the revelation of the former’s third marriage was closely followed by the announcement of his divorce from Indian tennis sensation Sania Mirza.

Amidst the buzz surrounding Malik’s personal life, his former teammate and cricketer Shahid Afridi weighed in with a cheeky remark. In a video clip in circulation online, Afridi extended his best wishes to the newly weds for a happy married life while expressing his hope that the cricketer and the actor would stay together for the rest of their lives.

"Many congratulations to Shoaib Malik. I hope God keeps him happy with this life partner for the rest of his life," Afridi remarked during an event. The video clip has prompted a wave of amusement across social media with netizens remarking on the humourous subtext of the former captain’s felicitations.

The news of Malik's third marriage has sparked a whirlwind of discussions on social media, with fans and followers expressing a range of opinions on the cricketer and his wife, Javed. 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, the cricketer’s family has expressed disapproval of the union.

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 with host Fahad Mustafa in March 2023.

The clips show the two celebrities participating in the show’s 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, “Shoaib just told me that he’s in a mood to win but is deliberately losing for me.” While in another segment, Malik chivalrously offers to push a bike on his own instead of taking Javed’s help.

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