Karachi, March 30 (Inditop.com) Pakistan’s sports fraternity Tuesday welcomed the news of former cricket captain Shoaib Malik tying the knot with Indian tennis star Sania Mirza next month, calling it great news.
“It’s a welcome news, Sania is world famous and I am happy for Shoaib Malik,” said Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq, Malik’s teammate.
“I hope their wedding will also help to improve Pakistan-India relations.”
Pakistan hockey team’s experienced striker Rehan Butt wished a happy married life for the couple.
“It is a good news, both are famed players of the region,” said the Lahore-based Olympian. “It shows people from both the countries like each other.”
Pakistan’s tennis community also greeted the news. “Sania is a good girl and the news of her wedding with Shoaib Malik should be welcomed,” said Aqeel Khan, Pakistan’s top tennis player.
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