Summary
- Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik has firmly denied circulating social media rumours claiming he has entered into a fourth marriage, warning that legal action will be taken against those spreading what he called “false and fabricated” information.
- In a strongly worded statement shared on Instagram on Saturday evening, Malik said unverified stories about his personal life had crossed the line, particularly because they had dragged his family into unnecessary controversy.
“Unverified stories about my personal life have been written without my permission,” Malik wrote. “People have targeted my wife with negative remarks for things she was never involved in, and that’s unacceptable for me.”
The rumours had linked Malik’s name to a social media influencer, alleging he had quietly married again. - Explaining why he chose to speak out now, Malik said his son is old enough to read online content, making the spread of rumours particularly distressing.
“My silence seems to have been taken for granted,” he said. “These false and fabricated stories, spread for views for mere pennies of earnings, are causing distress to those I care about.”
The former all-rounder urged social media users and content creators to act responsibly and refrain from invading personal boundaries for engagement.
“As a public figure, I understand scrutiny comes with the support, but there’s a limit.
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Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik has firmly denied circulating social media rumours claiming he has entered into a fourth marriage, warning that legal action will be taken against those spreading what he called “false and fabricated” information.
In a strongly worded statement shared on Instagram on Saturday evening, Malik said unverified stories about his personal life had crossed the line, particularly because they had dragged his family into unnecessary controversy.
“Unverified stories about my personal life have been written without my permission,” Malik wrote. “People have targeted my wife with negative remarks for things she was never involved in, and that’s unacceptable for me.”
The rumours had linked Malik’s name to a social media influencer, alleging he had quietly married again. The cricketer categorically dismissed the claims and stressed that he has tried to maintain privacy out of respect for his family.
Malik married actor Sana Javed in early 2024, shortly after confirming his divorce from Indian tennis star Sania Mirza. He shares a son, Izhaan, with Mirza. Prior to that, Malik was married to Ayesha Siddiqui; the couple divorced in 2010 after eight years together.
Explaining why he chose to speak out now, Malik said his son is old enough to read online content, making the spread of rumours particularly distressing.
“My silence seems to have been taken for granted,” he said. “These false and fabricated stories, spread for views for mere pennies of earnings, are causing distress to those I care about.”
The former all-rounder urged social media users and content creators to act responsibly and refrain from invading personal boundaries for engagement.
“As a public figure, I understand scrutiny comes with the support, but there’s a limit. Invading privacy or damaging reputations crosses that line,” he wrote, adding that failure to stop the misinformation would lead to “strict legal action” from his team against individuals and organisations involved.
Malik concluded by expressing hope that the message would be taken positively and that speculation about his personal life would come to an end.
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