Sania Mirza's family issued a statement amid divorce with Shoaib Malik

• Sania Mirza's family confirms the divorce with Shoaib Malik, ending a marriage that had been subject to rumors
• Shoaib Malik announces his third marriage with Pakistani actress Sana Javed, sparking interest and discussions
• The couple had separated a few months ago, and the family requests privacy during this sensitive time

Amidst speculations and rumors circulating for some time, Sania Mirza's family officially confirmed the separation of the Indian tennis star and Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik on Sunday. The announcement came a day after Malik, at 41, shared pictures of his third marriage with renowned Pakistani actress Sana Javed on social media. The 'high profile' pairing, which initially garnered interest from sports enthusiasts in both countries, ultimately ended in divorce.

According to the statement released by Sania's family, the couple had parted ways a few months ago, emphasizing Sania's consistent commitment to keeping her personal life private. The statement expressed Sania's well wishes for Shoaib on his new journey and urged fans and well-wishers to refrain from speculation, respecting the need for privacy during this sensitive period. Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik, who got married in 2010, share a child named Izhaan, born in 2018.