Former cricketer Shoaib Malik recently opened up about his relationship with his son, Izhaan Mirza Malik, after his separation from Sania Mirza. Despite distance and public challenges, Shoaib works hard to maintain a strong bond with him.
Izhaan lives with his mother in Dubai. During a recent appearance on a Ramadan TV program, Shoaib shared details about their unique relationship. He revealed that his connection with Izhaan is different.
He termed it more like a friendship than a traditional father-son dynamic. Interestingly, Izhaan doesn’t even call him” Papa” but addresses him as “Bro.”
Shoaib explained, “Theek hai, mera beta hai, par jo uske saath relationship hai vo dosti wala hai. He calls me bro, mai bhi usko kabhi kabhi bro bolta hoon. This casual and friendly approach shows their close and comfortable relationship.
Despite living in different countries, Shoaib prioritizes visits with Izhaan at least twice a month in Dubai. During these visits, he actively participates in his son’s daily life.
Shoaib states, “Main koshish karta hoon machine mein at least do dafa mil loon Dubai jake. Aur jo bhi din waha rehta hoon, I make sure I drop him to school, pick him up, aur uski activities mein shamil hota hoon.”
The activities include taking Izhaan to school, picking him up, and attending extracurricular activities like football practice. Shoaib also adds that Izhaan is passionate about football and often challenges him to a”proper match”.
The match takes place in the park. This shared interest became a way for them to bond and spend quality time together. Despite the physical distance, Shoaib’s efforts to stay involved in Izhaan’s life highlight his commitment to being a present and caring father.
Shoaib made sure to celebrate Izhaan’s birthday uniquely. He took his son out for dinner, surprising him with a car-themed cake.
A video from the event showed Shoaib trying to kiss Izhaan, though the little one seemed slightly uncomfortable. Meanwhile, Shoaib’s current wife and Izhaan’s stepmother, Sana Javed, did not publicly wish the child.
Which then led to speculation online. While Shoaib Malik’s personal life has been a topic of public discussion, especially after his second marriage to actress Sana Javed, his dedication to his son remains evident.
Whether through regular visits, participating in Izhaan’s daily activities, or bonding over football, Shoaib prioritizes his relationship with Izhaan. His efforts demonstrate the importance of maintaining strong family ties, even when facing challenges.