Indian tennis star Sania Mirza and Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik became proud parents of a baby boy on October 30. Malik took to Twitter to make the big announcement of the birth of ‘Baby Mirza Malik,’ a cute moniker the couple had chosen for their child. It is not only the good news for the new parents and their families, but also for the two nations. New-born ‘Mirza Malik’ is doing the unimaginable – bringing arch-rivals India and Pakistan together on Twitter! Right from celebrities to commoners, everyone is wishing the best for Sania Mirza, Shoaib Malik and their bundle of joy. It is indeed one of the rare moments when two neighbouring countries are not involved in bitter trolling but have joined hands to celebrate a moment together. Sania Mirza Delivers A Healthy Baby Boy, Excited Father Shoaib Malik Expresses Joy on Twitter.
Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik announced the baby’s arrival early Tuesday morning writing, “Excited to announce: Its a boy, and my girl is doing great and keeping strong as usual #Alhumdulilah. Thank you for the wishes and Duas, we are humbled 🙏🏼 #BabyMirzaMalik 👼🏼.” Isn’t it a super sweet tweet from Malik, both as an elated father and a loving husband. We are gushing over Shoaib’s adorable line for his wife “my girl is doing great and keeping strong as usual.” Farah Khan Congratulates BFF and New Mommy Sania Mirza as She Is Blessed With a Baby Boy.
Proud Daddy Shoaib Malik Made The Big Announcement
Excited to announce: Its a boy, and my girl is doing great and keeping strong as usual #Alhumdulilah. Thank you for the wishes and Duas, we are humbled 🙏🏼 #BabyMirzaMalik 👼🏼
— Shoaib Malik 🇵🇰 (@realshoaibmalik) October 30, 2018
After this tweet from Shoaib, fans, friends and well-wishers of the couple went all out posting congratulatory messages on Twitter and Instagram. Among the first ones were Bollywood choreographer-director Farah Khan who also happens to be new mum’s best friend. Farah posted adorable images on the photo-sharing platform to wish Sania and Shoaib. From Shoaib’s home country, celebrities Mawra Hocane, Shaniera Akram had happy messages for the baby and his parents. Shoaib's manager and agent, Ameem Haq, informed via micro-blogging platform that the new father is "over the moon" to welcome their first child.
Sania Mirza's BFF and Bollywood Director, Farah Khan Had The Sweetest Message for 'Baby Mirza Malik'
Farah Posted Another Pic With His Bestie, Wishing Her The Best
Mohammad Amir, Pakistani Cricketer Wishes Teammate and New Father
Super congratulations to @MirzaSania and @realshoaibmalik for the little angel they have received from heaven may you all be blessed with rehmat always..😘😘😘
— Narjis amir (@narjiskhan25) October 30, 2018
Shaniera Akram, Pakistan's Bowling Legend Wasim Akram's Wife Wishes New Parents
Love waking up knowing that something beautiful and positive has simultaneously blessed Pakistan and India today. Welcome to the world #BabyMirzaMalik congratulations to proud parents @realshoaibmalik and @MirzaSania 🤗
— Shaniera Akram (@iamShaniera) October 30, 2018
Shoaib Malik's manager and agent, Ameem Haq, tweeted Shoaib to be "over the moon"
#BabyMirzaMalik 👼🏼 boy is here! Baby and mother are all smiles, the dad is over the moon 🙏🏼
— Ameem Haq (@AmeemHaq) October 30, 2018
"Jiya Re" Singer Neeti Mohan Wishes The Best for Baby Mirza Malik
👶 It's a BOY!!! Angel #BabyMirzaMalik is here! Many many congratulations Khaala anammirzaaa Mommy @MirzaSania Daddy realshoaibmalik . Cant wait to meet you all and hold the Baby in my… https://t.co/XRYQHhGBEz
— Neeti Mohan (@neetimohan18) October 30, 2018
Pakistani Beauty Mawra Hocane Is Sending Hearts to The Baby and New Mum
Bohot bohot mubarak my dearest @MirzaSania & @realshoaibmalik !!!! MashAllah. Wishing the best health & looooong life to both mommy & the darling baby boy!! 👶🏻 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ #BabyMirzaMalik
— MAWRA HOCANE (@MawraHocane) October 30, 2018
Pakistani Cricketer Kainat Imtiaz Wishes Sania and Shoaib
Soooo many congratulations to both of you. ❤ @MirzaSania
Love for the baby. 👶 #BabyMirzaMalik
— Kainat Imtiaz (@kainatimtiaz16) October 30, 2018
Happiness and Celebrations All Around Baby Mirza Malik
#SaniaMirza And #ShoaibMalik Blessed With Baby Boy. Congrats To The Family And Best Wishes To #BabyMirzaMalik. 😇🙏 pic.twitter.com/mnuasqXoP8
— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadeja) October 30, 2018
MashA ALLAH!!
Heartiest Congratulations @realshoaibmalik and @MirzaSania on the arrival of your baby Boy❤❤
May ALLAH protect the little angel from every evil eye. Ameen🙏#BabyMirzaMalik#SaniaMirza #shoaibmalik pic.twitter.com/cqKL0hjmFu
— Ajmal wagi 🇵🇰 (@AjmalWgi) October 30, 2018
On April 12, 2010, Sania and former Pakistan skipper Shoaib got married in a traditional Hyderabadi Muslim wedding ceremony at the Taj Krishna Hotel in Hyderabad followed by a Pakistani wedding customs for a mahr of Rs. 6.1 million. On April 23, this year, Sania and Shoaib had announced about expecting their first child. The former doubles World No.1 in several interviews had spoken about resuming her game is a priority but as of now she is totally focussed on her baby. We wish Baby Mirza Malik, his parents and their families, all the happiness.
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