Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik's divorce rumours back in limelight following Instagram bio update

Shoaib Malik and Sania Mirza (Source: Twitter)

Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik and Indian tennis player Sania Mirza were the talk of the town when they got married in 2010. Given the long-standing geopolitical tensions between the two neighbouring countries, the prominent sports personalities of their respective nations have come under heavy criticism. However, over the past few months, the power couple has been in the news for speculations about their split.

Rumours of their divorce first surfaced in November 2022 when sources claimed that Malik and Mirza were living separately after settling their legal issues, which have not been confirmed yet. Rumours were rife after the former doubles No. 1 posted cryptic posts on social media. "Where do broken hearts go? Find Allah," Mirza posted on November 11. However, the couple managed to silence everyone for a brief period by hosting “The Mirza and Malik Show” on a Pakistani OTT platform.

Adding fuel to the fire, allegations of a possible relationship between the cricketer and Pakistani actress Ayesha Omar appeared following a magazine photoshoot. However, Ayesha later dismissed all such fake reports. Meanwhile, a recent change in Malik's Instagram bio has brought the divorce rumours between the two athletes back into focus.

The former Pakistan captain removed Mirza's name from his bio, which had previously mentioned him as the tennis superstar's proud husband. The all-rounder's earlier bio read, "Husband to a superwoman @mirzasaniar". It now only reads, “Father to One True Blessing.” This significant alteration has made fans believe that things are not going well between them and may lead to a divorce.

Shoaib Malik and Sania Mirza are once again sparking rumors insinuating a divorce, following an update in the cricketer’s insta bio. 😐
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— 𝐍​𝐞​𝐩𝐭𝐮𝐧​𝐞​'𝐬 𝐏𝐤 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢​𝐜𝐢​𝐚𝐥 🇵🇰 (@NeptpkOfficial) August 2, 2023

The uncertainty surrounding their relationship continues, with people guessing and speculating on fresh rumours. So far, neither Malik nor Mirza has made any official statements regarding the divorce rumours, and the sports fraternity is waiting for a conclusion. The couple got married in April 2010 in Hyderabad, India as per Muslim rites and later had a Walima ceremony in Sialkot, Pakistan. Mirza and Malik welcomed their first child, Izhaan, in 2018.