Recent speculation has emerged surrounding the alleged marriage between Indian tennis star Sania Mirza and Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami, following their respective separations. Amidst these swirling rumors, Sania embarked on a Hajj pilgrimage, sharing her aspirations for a profound spiritual journey on social media.
These rumors began circulating after Sania’s separation from ex-Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik earlier this year, and Shami’s ongoing separation from his wife, Hasin Jahan. However, Sania’s father, Imran Mirza, unequivocally dismissed these marriage rumors. The coach and mentor of India’s most accomplished tennis player refuted the speculations and confirmed that Sania has never even crossed paths with Shami.
“This is all baseless. She hasn’t even met him,” Imran stated to the source.
A digitally manipulated photograph, falsely depicting the recent wedding of Sania and Shami, gained significant attention on social media. This manipulated image used a doctored version of Sania’s 2010 wedding picture with Malik, replacing Malik’s face with Shami’s. Fact-checking agencies have conclusively debunked this claim, exposing it as misinformation that spread widely.
Sania recently completed the Hajj pilgrimage, marking a significant personal milestone almost five months after her highly publicized separation from Malik. She has now transitioned into a commentator role, as seen most recently during the 2024 French Open. Through a heartfelt social media post, Sania shared her hopes and prayers for a meaningful and transformative journey during the Hajj.
Meanwhile, Shami has been facing his own set of personal challenges. Amid a public legal battle with his estranged wife, Hasin Jahan, which includes accusations ranging from domestic violence to match-fixing, Shami has continued to excel in his professional career. His crucial contributions were evident during India’s run at the 2023 ODI World Cup, until he suffered a heel injury. Currently, he is in the process of recovery, which has resulted in his absence from the team in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024, being held in the USA and the West Indies.