India, March 17 -- Former cricketer Shoaib Malik has stated that he is fulfilling his fatherly duties well despite his divorce from Indian tennis icon Sania Mirza. The former Pakistan cricket captain, who officially ended his 14-year marriage with Sania in January 2024, continues to co-parent their son, Izhaan Mirza Malik. While Sania has primary custody, Shoaib often faces public scrutiny for not being around his son frequently. Addressing these concerns, Shoaib recently opened up about his close bond with Izhaan.

During a recent appearance on a Pakistani Ramzan television programme, Shoaib spoke candidly about his approach to parenting. He emphasised that his connection with Izhaan is built more on friendship than a traditional father-...