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Shoaib Malik B'Day: Romancing Sania to Losing to Dhoni in 2007 T20 WC, Read all Little Details of Pak Cricketer's Life
Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik turned 41 today, on February 1. He was born in 1982 in Sialkot, Pakistan. Malik has had a long career and is among the few cricketers who debuted in 90s to be still playing professional cricket, if not international cricket. On his birthday, we bring you little known facts about his life and cricket career, from his love affair with Sania Mirza to his T20 records. Check below.
Shoaib Malik got married to Sania Mirza
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Shoaib Malik fell in love with Indian tennis sensation Sania Mirza and in 2010, the couple got married after dating for some time, to shock everyone. It was for the first time that two big celebrities from across the border decided to tie the knot. Sania became 'Bhabhi' for the whole of Pakistan. However, she does not live in Pakistan. She lives in Dubai where Malik also makes monthly visits. (Image source: Instagram)
Shoaib Malik T20 record
Malik has played in T20 World Cups, starting from 2007 to 2021. He was not part of the 2022 squad of Pakistan. Not to forget, he is the only player with over 12,000 runs and 150-plus wickets in T20 cricket. He has played 499 T20 matches. (Image source: Instagram)
Shoaib Malik lost to MS Dhoni
Both Malik and Dhoni were new captains for Pakistan and India respectively. Both teams reached the final also where India beat Pak in a last-over thriller to clinch the inaugural T20 World Cup 2007 in South Africa. Malik was quite distraught by that loss and soon captaincy was taken away from him. (Image source: Instagram)
Shoaib Malik-Sania Mirza divorce rumours
The world is still confused over the divorce rumours that have been spreading on the internet for quite some time. Neither Sania or Shoaib have spoken at any platform over the issue and the mystery over their separation continues to grow. (Image source: Instagram)
Shoaib Malik, at 41, still going strong
Shoaib Malik has not retired from all forms of cricket yet. He works hard on his body and wants to continue playing franchise T20 cricket all around the world. This dedication by the Pakistani cricketer is being seen with a lot of respect around the world. Malik recently became a TV cricket expert during the T20 World Cup 2022 but his dream of playing again for his country is still alive. (Image source: Instagram)
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