Sania Mirza’s Instagram Hints at Impending Divorce with Shoaib Malik

Sania Mirza’s separation from Shoaib Malik wasn’t a sudden revelation but rather a process that unfolded on social media. The tennis champion took to her Instagram stories to share cryptic posts signaling the end of her marriage. One week ago, she posted a contemplative message: “When something disturbs the peace of your heart, let it go,” accompanied by a reflective photo.

Days later, another post featured a quote about life choices, including marriage and divorce. The quote emphasized the difficulty of various aspects of life and the importance of choosing one’s struggles wisely.

Rumors about the couple’s troubled relationship had circulated since 2022, gaining momentum when both Shoaib and Sania made alterations to their social media profiles. Shoaib updated his Instagram bio, removing the reference to being a “Proud husband to a Superwoman @MirzaSania,” and the couple began archiving or deleting shared photos.

Notably, the former Pakistan cricket team captain unfollowed Sania, adding fuel to speculations. On January 20, Shoaib confirmed his second marriage with actress Sana Javed through a wedding photograph shared on social media.

The article concludes by mentioning that Sania Mirza initiated the divorce process by exercising “khula,” the right of a Muslim woman to unilaterally divorce her husband. The couple, who got married in 2010, has a son named Ihzaan, who currently resides with Sania. The piece also highlights the couple’s appearance on a talk show titled ‘The Mirza Malik Show’ in an attempt to quell separation rumors, which resurfaced as changes on social media became more apparent.