Izhaan’s Birthday Shoaib Malik, Pakistan’s former cricket captain, and his wife, Sania Mirza, the former Indian tennis player, came together to celebrate their son Izhaan Mirza Malik’s fifth birthday.
Birthday Celebrations
In photos shared by Malik on social media, he can be seen posing with his son at a table with a customized cake, while Sania is holding her niece Dua. Malik captioned the images with, “Happy birthday, beta. Baba loves you,” along with a heart emoji. Despite his role on the World Cup expert panel for Pakistan Sports Channel A Sports, Shoaib took a break to fly to Dubai for the celebration.
Sania’s Heartfelt Message
Sania also posted a series of pictures with Izhaan on her Instagram account, expressing her love for her son and thanking Allah for the blessing of unconditional love. She wrote, “Happy birthday to the brightest star of our lives. No matter how dark it is around me, your smile makes it all better. I am so grateful to Allah for blessing me with you. Thank you for showing me what unconditional love truly means, you have my heart forever my baby boy. Every year I will hold you a little closer, hug you a little tighter while helping you find your wings In sha Allah. May Allah bless you always.”
Social Media Reactions
The adorable post garnered love and admiration from social media users, but some also noted the absence of a family photo during the celebration, which further fueled rumors about the alleged rift between Shoaib and Sania.
Rumors and Speculations: Izhaan’s Birthday
Rumors of the couple’s alleged divorce have been circulating since 2022. Last year, an OTT platform announced that Shoaib and Sania would host a talk show together, but the absence of a family photo during Izhaan’s birthday celebration intensified the speculations.
Changes in Instagram Bio
Earlier this year, Shoaib’s subtle change to his Instagram bio, where he removed “Husband to a superwoman @mirzasaniar” and changed it to “Father to One True Blessing,” added to the speculation about their relationship status.
Background and Careers
Shoaib and Sania got married in 2010 and have been living in Dubai. They welcomed their son Izhaan five years ago. Sania retired from her professional tennis career in February this year at the Australian Open, while Malik announced his retirement from ODIs in 2019. His last Test match was played in November 2015.
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