Karachi, Apr 24 (PTI): 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 seen together in the recent past. Rumours 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. PCB Management Committee Led by Najam Sethi Given Two-Month Extension by Pakistan Government.

Appearing at a special Eid show named 'Score' at Geo News, Malik insisted he and his wife were not in any divorce process neither were they separated.

While speaking about the same, Shoaib said, "Nothing on it. On Eid I would like to say that had we been together it would have been great. But she has got commitments in IPL. She is doing shows in IPL. That's why we are not together. We share love like always. I miss her a lot, that I can say."

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 seen together for a while now by noting they both had busy schedules as international sports people.

He explained that their busy schedules have made it difficult for them to spend time together, but insisted the reports of their separation and differences are baseless.

"There are (professional) commitments. But Eid is a day when you miss a lot the people who are close to you. This is why neither I released a statement nor did she," said the former Pakistan captain. New Zealand Include Mark Chapman in ODI Squad Against Pakistan Following His Exploits in T20I Series.

Sania recently retired from professional tennis. She then served as the mentor for the Royal Challengers Bangalore franchise in the Women's Premier League 2023.

(With PTI Inputs)

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