Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik is once again under fire — this time for sharing a photo with his son Izhaan Mirza Malik during a lunch outing in Dubai. What seemed like a heartfelt father-son moment quickly turned into a social media storm.
“Lunch with My Best Friend” – And the Backlash Begins
On Instagram, Shoaib posted a warm caption:
> “Lunch with my best friend,” referring to his 6-year-old son Izhaan.
However, the internet didn’t receive it the way he may have hoped. Many followers lashed out, questioning his parental responsibility, especially in the wake of his divorce from Indian tennis star Sania Mirza.
Netizens Slam Shoaib’s Fatherhood
Soon after the post went viral, users flooded the comments section with criticism. One user wrote:
> “Just taking your child out for a meal doesn’t make you a ‘best friend’. Real fatherhood means constant presence and responsibility.”
Another said:
> “You call him your best friend, but being a father is more than one meal. This isn’t just the mother’s responsibility!”
Others pointed out that children often suffer when marriages break down:
> “After divorce, the child becomes a pawn between two homes. You should think about children before rushing into marriages or separations.”
From Cricket Legend to Celebrity Criticism
Once celebrated for his cricketing achievements, Shoaib Malik’s personal life now often overshadows his sports legacy. From his controversial first marriage to Ayesha Siddiqui, to his high-profile wedding with Sania Mirza in 2010, and now his surprise marriage to actress Sana Javed in 2024 — Shoaib has consistently made headlines beyond the pitch.
Divorce Drama and Sana Javed
The quiet end to his 13-year marriage with Sania Mirza shocked fans. In January 2024, Shoaib revealed his new marriage to Sana Javed, who was previously married to singer Umair Jaswal. Their sudden wedding announcement drew intense criticism.
Even now, Sana Javed continues to receive backlash from those who believe she played a role in the Malik-Mirza split.
Emotional Reactions and Moral Reflections
While Shoaib Malik may have intended the lunch with Izhaan as a loving moment, many see it as an attempt to maintain public image rather than an act of responsible fatherhood. Some users expressed sympathy for Sania Mirza, stating that:
“This divorce should never have happened. Sania was mature and educated
. Problems could have been solved with mutual understanding.”
