Shoaib Malik Pays 15 Crore INR to Sania Mirza in Divorce Settlement

Mumbai: The high-profile marriage of Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik and Indian tennis star Sania Mirza, which began in 2010, captured the attention of fans worldwide. However, their relationship came to an end this year, leaving many fans heartbroken. Reports have now emerged revealing the financial details of their divorce settlement.
According to Indian media, Shoaib Malik has paid a significant sum of 15 crore Indian rupees to Sania Mirza as part of their divorce agreement. This amount has made their divorce one of the most expensive in the world of sports and celebrity marriages.
Shoaib Malik and Sania Mirza’s marriage was widely covered in the media due to their fame as international sports figures. The couple’s son, Azan, currently resides with his mother, Sania, following their separation.
This divorce comes on the heels of other high-profile and expensive separations in the world of sports and entertainment. Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya, for instance, paid nearly 94 crore rupees (70% of his assets) to Serbian model and actress Natasha Stankovic following their divorce this year, making it one of the most expensive divorces in India. Similarly, in 2023, cricketer Shikhar Dhawan was required to pay 13 crore rupees to his former wife Ayesha Mukherjee as part of their divorce settlement.
In addition to these sports figures, Bollywood has seen several costly divorces, including those of Hrithik Roshan and Suzanne Khan, Karisma Kapoor and Sunjay Kapoor, and Aamir Khan and Reena Dutta, among others. These high-profile separations continue to make headlines, highlighting the expensive nature of celebrity divorces in India and beyond.