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Watch: Sana Javed’s devastated reaction goes viral after Shoaib Malik gets knocked over during PSL match | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Amid a hot and cold Pakistan Super League season, veteran Shoaib Malik had a disappointing outing during his side Karachi Kings' clash against Peshawar Zalmi on Monday. In a thriller that Karachi lost to Peshawar by 2 runs, Malik managed a mere 22 runs off 25 balls before getting knocked over by Naveen-ul-Haq in the 17th over of the chase. As Malik's off stump went for a ride, cartwheeling a couple of times before landing flat on the ground, his wife Sana Javed's stunned reaction hogged the limelight on social media. A dejected look was followed by Sana covering her face as Malik took a long walk back to the pavilion.Earlier in January, Pakistani actress Sana married Malik post his divorce with India's Tennis star Sania Mirza. Sana was earlier married to Pakistani actor, sing...
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Watch: Sana Javed cheers for husband Shoaib Malik in PSL 2024 match | Cricket News – Times of India

Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik had his new wife, Sana Javed, cheering for him from the sidelines during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) match between Multan Sultans and Karachi Kings on Monday. Playing for Karachi Kings, Malik scored a 35-ball 53, including 2 sixes and 5 fours. However, Malik's effort was in vain as Karachi were bowled out for 130 while chasing 186 to win.Various video clips, which went viral on social media, showed a smiling Sana watching proceedings at the Multan Cricket Stadium. Shoaib, who divorced India's tennis ace Sania Mirza, has married Sana and announced the news of their marriage on social media in January this year. Sania's family later confirmed that the couple has divorced. “Sania has always kept her personal life away from the public eye. However, t...
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‘I have known…’: Shoaib Malik’s old post regarding wife Sana Javed goes viral | Off the field News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik married for the third time to the popular actor Sana Javed in Karachi, ending the rumors regarding his separation from Indian tennis star Sania Mirza. Sharing a wedding snapshot with his new spouse on the social media platform X, the cricketer captioned it with the words "And We created you in pairs."Sania Mirza's family also confirmed that the Indian tennis icon and Malik have separated, a day after the Pakistani cricketer announced his marriage.Following the news of Malik's marriage, an old social media post of the former cricketer praising his third wife Sana has gone viral. In the social media post in 2022, Malik called Sana "kind and courteous"."I have known Sana Javed for quite sometime now & have had the opportunity to work with...
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Australian Open 2024: New doubles No.1 Rohan Bopanna credits composure, ‘Iyengar’ yoga, focus on recovery for reaching summit at age 43

At the end of the 2022 season, with Rohan Bopanna well into his forties with his career seemingly having seen its peak, there were not many options left in the locker room for the doubles veteran to pick a partner. As he puts it, the collaboration with Australia’s Matthew Ebden, at a similar crossroads in his career, was born out of both necessity and a mutual connection.The duo became an instant hit, not only revitalising their careers, but also taking each other to the summit of the sport. On Wednesday, after their straight-sets win over the sixth-seeded Argentinian pair of Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni, Bopanna became the oldest World No.1 in history at the age of 43, taking the top spot in the men’s doubles rankings for the first time in his career. Ebden will be right behind h...
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Watch: Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik’s ‘no-ball’ horror | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik, who recently married Pakistan actor Sana Javed after divorcing Indian tennis star Sania Mirza, is currently playing in the Bangladesh Premier League. Malik, while playing for Fortune Barishal, bowled three no balls in one over during the match against Khulna Tigers. Malik bowled just one over in the match and conceded 18 runs.He was hammered for two boundaries and a six. Malik bowled the fourth over of the match and was not brought into the attack again by his captain Tamim Iqbal. Fortune Barishal lost the match to Khulna Tigers by 8 wickets.WATCH: Sania's family on Sunday officially confirmed the separation between the Indian tennis icon and Malik. This revelation came a day after the Pakistani cricketer announced his second marriage with San...
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Sania Mirza confirms divorce with Shoaib Malik | Off the field News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: A day after Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik announced his second marriage to actor Sana Javed, Sania Mirza's family confirmed on Sunday that the tennis legend from India and Shoaib Malik have split up.Their break-up signifies the dissolution of a well-known partnership that sparked a lot of interest among sports fans in the two nations.Shoaib Malik announces his 3rd wedding, Sania gets unilateral divorce, Ex-Pak Captain marries actress Sana JavedOn Saturday, Malik, 41, shared a photo of himself and Sana from their wedding on social media."Sania has always kept her personal life away from the public eye. However, today the need has arisen for her to share that Shoaib and she have been divorced for a few months now. She wishes Shoaib well for his new journey ahead!," read the ...
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Novak Djokovic tells Sania Mirza: ‘Would love to see more Indian kids take up tennis’

Novak Djokovic in a chat with Sania Mirza has said that he wants young kids from India to take up tennis as a profession. “I wish to be part of some programs designed particularly for the development of kids in their early childhood because that is something, I’m very passionate about,” he said. “That is also the cornerstone of our foundation. I would like to see more children grabbing a racquet and playing tennis. Being a tennis player, seeing that happen will fill my heart with joy,” he said. During an earlier interview Djokovic has spoken about his admiration for Indian cricketer Virat Kohli. “I feel I have a special connection with India. I love the people there; they have been very kind to me and are one of the most genuine and gentle people in the world. They love their sports ...
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Shoaib Malik marries Pakistan actor Sana Javed two years after rumours of split with Sania Mirza

Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik with his wife, actor Sana Javed | Photo Credit: X/@realshoaibmalik Pakistan's former captain Shoaib Malik announced on Saturday that he has married a second time to the country's popular actor Sana Javed in Karachi after getting divorced from Sania Mirza. The cricketer who was previously married to Indian tennis star, Sania, with whom he has a son, released a photograph on a social media platform with his new wife, with the words "And We created you in pairs".Shoaib and Sania’s five-year-old son Izaan lives with the former tennis player.- Alhamdullilah ♥️"And We created you in pairs" وَخَلَقْنَاكُمْ أَزْوَاجًا pic.twitter.com/nPzKYYvTcV— Shoaib Malik 🇵🇰 (@realshoaibmalik) January 20, 2024 A family source told PTI that "it was a 'khula'", which refers to...
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After ‘unilateral divorce’ with Sania Mirza, Shoaib Malik ties knot with Pakistan actor Sana Javed | Off the field News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistani captain Shoaib Malik said on Saturday that, following his divorce with Sania Mirza, he wed prominent actor Sana Javed in Karachi.The cricket player, who had a son with Indian tennis player Sania, shared a photo of himself and his new spouse on social media with the caption, "And We created you in pairs."Sania is the mother of their five-year-old boy, Izaan.A family source told PTI that "it was a 'khula'", which refers to the right of a Muslim woman to unilaterally divorce her husband.This is Shoaib's third marriage.Since 2022, there have been persistent rumors that Shoaib and Sania's conflicts caused them to split up, and in the past few years, they have hardly been spotted together.Malik also unfollowed the Indian celebrity on Instagram a few days ago.In Apr...
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Australian Open 2024: Sania Mirza says not enough credit is given to returning mothers

For the first time in the last few years, an established top 4, with momentum on their side with nothing to prove, will kick off a women’s singles Grand Slam at the Australian Open on Sunday but the likelihood of a major upset in some feisty early rounds looms large. The reason: the unpredictable level of Major champions of the past making their comebacks.Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, and Coco Gauff each have a Major under their belt and come into the first Slam of the year with confidence-boosting wins during the tune-up tournaments in Australia. But it is the progress of the returning mothers that remains the dominant storyline of the women’s section of the tournament. Former champions Naomi Osaka and Angelique Kerber are chief among them. Caroline Wozniacki, who reach...
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Divorce of Sania Mirza-Shoaib Malik subject of speculation again after Malik changes Insta bio | Off the field News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The celebrity couple, Indian tennis star Sania Mirza and Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik, has been at the center of separation rumors due to recent activity on their social media accounts.Despite ongoing speculations about their divorce since last year, the highly regarded athletes have refrained from making any public statements regarding the matter, leaving their fans and followers to speculate on social media.The wedding of Sania and Shoaib in 2010 had captured immense attention from fans in both countries, and their rumored separation has continued to be a topic of interest.Interestingly, amidst all the discussions surrounding their divorce, the two sports icons joined forces as hosts on a Pakistani reality TV show called "The Mirza Malik Show," where they interviewed va...
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Shoaib Malik denies divorce rumours with Sania Mirza | Off the field News – Times of India

KARACHI: Rubbishing divorce rumours with Indian tennis star Sania Mirza, former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik has blamed their "busy schedule" for the couple not to have been seen together in the recent past.Rumors and speculations about the power couple separating after being married in 2010 were rife after Malik and Sania were not been seen together for the past six months.Appearing on a local television channel in a special Eid show, Malik insisted he and his wife were neither in any divorce process, nor were they separated.“My wife and son are away on Eid. I wish I could celebrate Eid with my wife and son,” he said.The senior cricketer did accept that all marriages go through ups and downs but said this did not mean the relationship was over.Malik explained why the two had not been ...
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Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, PV Sindhu lose Twitter blue ticks | Off the field News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Top India sports stars, including the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and double Olympic medallist shuttler PV Sindhu, have lost the blue checkmarks that helped verify their identity on the micro-blogging site Twitter.The legacy blue checkmarks were previously granted to journalists, public officials, and celebrities for free as a measure against impersonation and spam on the social media platform.Twitter, which was taken over by business magnate and Tesla CEO Elon Musk last year, however, removed the blue ticks from accounts that don't pay a monthly subscription for the service on Thursday.Blue Tick Gone: Celebrities, politicians, world leaders, journalists lost Twitter verification badge"Tomorrow, 4/20, we are removing legacy verified checkmarks," the official Twitt...
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Narendra Modi lauds Sania Mirza in a heartfelt note | Tennis News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: "I can say that you are India's pride, whose success has filled hearts and minds of every Indian with utmost joy," Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Sania Mirza while lauding the legendary athlete for her stupendous career in which she displayed that "more women can pursue tennis and excel in it".Six-time Grand Slam champion Sania retired from the game last month in Dubai, where she donned the tennis attire for the final time in a competitive tournament.In his congratulatory message to Sania, the PM conveyed that she has left an indelible mark on Indian sports, inspiring the coming generation of athletes.Thanking PM Modi for this kind gesture, Sania posted the letter, dated March 9, on her Twitter handle: "I would like to thank you Honorable Prime Minister @narendramodi Ji fo...
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Sania Mirza ends her career at place where it began | Tennis News – Times of India

HYDERABAD: With "happy tears", Indian tennis legend Sania Mirza on Sunday ended her path-breaking journey as a player at the place where it all began.By playing in exhibition matches featuring Rohan Bopanna, Yuvraj Singh and her 'best friend' Bethanie Mettek Sands, Sania finally said goodbye to her illustrious career at the Lal Bahadur Tennis Stadium, the venue where she signalled her arrival on the big stage with a historic WTA singles title triumph nearly two decades ago.The exhibition games were watched by eminent personalities, including union law minister Kiren Rijiju and former India cricket team captain Mohammed Azharuddin.Having arrived at the venue in a swanky red car, the 36-year-old Sania was greeted by cheering fans that also included prominent personalities.(PTI Photo)Sania...
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Sania Mirza ends her career at place where it began

With “happy tears”, Indian tennis legend Sania Mirza on Sunday ended her path-breaking journey as a player at the place where it all began. By playing in exhibition matches featuring Rohan Bopanna, Yuvraj Singh and her ‘best friend’ Bethanie Mettek Sands, Sania finally said goodbye to her illustrious career at the Lal Bahadur Tennis Stadium, the venue where she signalled her arrival on the big stage with a historic WTA singles title triumph nearly two decades ago. The exhibition games were watched by eminent personalities, including union law minister Kiren Rijiju and former India cricket team captain Mohammed Azharuddin. Having arrived at the venue in a swanky red car, the 36-year-old Sania was greeted by cheering fans that also included prominent personalities. Hyderabad: Tennis star...
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WPL | Mentor Sania Mirza wants to help RCB youngsters understand mental side of elite sport

Sania Mirza during the Sportstar Aces award held on February 27, 2023. | Photo Credit: Emmanual Yogini Tennis legend Sania Mirza doesn't know much about cricket but as an elite athlete for the last two decades, she feels she can help Royal Challengers Bangalore women cricketers to deal with the mental aspect of things in the inaugural Women's Premier League. Sania, who has been roped in as the mentor by RCB for the WPL starting here on Saturday with the opener between Gujarat Giants and Mumbai Indians. RCB, led by India opener Smriti Mandhana, will open their campaign against Delhi Capitals on Sunday. "I know nothing about cricket. I thought (when I was made mentor) what I am going to do, what am I going to talk to the girls. I am recently retired, last week actually. So I was thinking...
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‘Mental toughness set Sania Mirza apart from the rest’ | Tennis News – Times of India

Sania Mirza’s father and coach Imran Mirza talks about the phenomenal career of his star daughter.SANIA IN THE MAKINGIn tennis, it is not possible to come up without a struggle despite the money you have. It is very risky, but we managed to find sponsors. We had to take a lot of nonsense from a lot of them funding her because she did not have a name then. They were doing it almost like a favour. There was a time when for a junior we needed around Rs 50 lakh per year for her travel. You cannot make it to the professional circuit without playing at the junior level, especially coming from India.We have always been a sporting family. There are mostly cricketers in the family who played and enjoyed the game at various levels. We followed tennis also closely. I thought tennis would be a bett...
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We never exerted any kind of pressure on Sania to win: Father Imran Mirza

It is hard to believe but it has been 30 years since Sania picked up a tennis racket for the first time in her life. Of course, she was gifted with phenomenal talent and it did not take me long to understand this. I have only played club level tennis and some state ranking tournaments in my younger days but have watched and followed the game meticulously and analytically since I was a schoolboy. I was never a great tennis player but I believe I had a very sharp eye and an analytical brain for the game. Sania was destined to earn laurels and fame in a sport that she adored. Many famed coaches on the Tour have told me privately that just as God had gifted Sania with abundant talent in tennis, he had also gifted me with the power of observation and understanding of the game to nurture her ...
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Sania Mirza ends career with first round defeat in Dubai | Tennis News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian tennis great Sania Mirza brought the curtains down to her glorious career with a defeat in the first round match at the WTA Dubai Duty Free Championships on Tuesday.Sania along with American partner Madison Keys suffered a straight-set defeat at the hands of Vernokia Kudermetova and Liudmila Samsonova. Sania and Keys lost 4-6, 0-6 to the formidable Russian pair in exactly one hour.The 25-year-old Veronika is ranked 11th in singles and number five in the doubles while Liudmila is world number 13 in doubles.The 36-year-old Sania, who turned Pro in 2003, walks out of competitive tennis with six Grand Slam titles, including three women's doubles with Swiss legend Martina Hingis.She won two of her three mixed doubles with compatriot Mahesh Bhupathi (2009 Australian Open and...