Imran Mirza, father of Indian tennis star Sania Mirza, has denied rumors about his daughter’s alleged second marriage to cricketer Mohammed Shami. On Thursday, several local media reports suggested that Sania Mirza, who recently separated from Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik, planned to marry Indian cricket team’s fast bowler, Mohammed Shami, in August.
Imran Mirza addressed these rumors, dismissing them as baseless. “This is all rubbish. She has not even met him,” he told an Indian media outlet on Friday. He emphasized that there is no truth to these claims and that Sania is currently focusing on her spiritual journey in Saudi Arabia, where she is performing Hajj.
Sania Mirza took Khula from Shoaib Malik in January
Sania Mirza married Shoaib Malik in 2010 and subsequently sought separation through Khula, a right for a Muslim woman to initiate a divorce, in January this year. Additionally, they share a five-year-old son named Izhaan. Moreover, Sania’s personal life has often been in the spotlight, and recent rumors further added to public’s curiosity about her next steps.
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Meanwhile, Mohammed Shami has also been in news for his personal life. He married Hasin Jahan in 2014, and they have a child together. However, they have been separated for some time now, and media has given significant attention to their relationship.
Imran Mirza’s statement aims to put an end to unfounded speculation about his daughter’s marital plans. Furthermore, he reiterated that Sania has no connection with Mohammed Shami and rumors are entirely false. Meanwhile, Sania Mirza continues her pilgrimage, seeking peace and spiritual fulfillment away from buzz of media rumors. She remains dedicated to her son and her career, with no immediate plans for remarriage. She is focusing on her upcoming projects and spending quality time with her family.