New Delhi, Feb. 3 -- On Februrary 3, former cricketer Irfan Pathan shared a post on his ninth marriage anniversary.

"YOU ARE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ANSWER TO ALL MY PRAYERS," Pathan wrote while wishing his wife, Safa Baig Mirza, "Happy 9th my love."

His post, however, faced social media backlash. His wife, who used to cover her face earlier, no more wears a niqab. This has infuriated some.

"The illuminati Irfan Pathan...jo shaitan ko apni ruh iman bech chuka hai (He sold his soul and faith to the devil)"

"Mia irfaan apne ye sahi nai kiya"

"Your brother's wife always wear hijab. Your side should follow"

"Earlier, you kept your wife in a hijab, which was admirable. But, now you are showing your favourite one in front of everyone."

"She w...