Pakistan’s star all-rounder Shadab Khan never fails to win hearts — whether it’s with his magical leg-spin on the field or his heartwarming moments off it. On January 23, the cricketer once again melted millions of fans’ hearts by celebrating his wedding anniversary with his lovely wife, Malaika Saqlain.
A Love Story That Started in January 2023
Shadab tied the knot with Malaika (daughter of legendary spinner and former Pakistan coach Saqlain Mushtaq) on 23 January 2023 in an intimate and elegant ceremony. What began as a beautiful union between two families deeply connected to cricket has grown into one of the most adored relationships in Pakistani sports circles.
From sharing quiet family moments to welcoming their adorable baby girl in 2025, Shadab and Malaika’s journey together has been filled with love, support, and plenty of sweet social media posts that fans eagerly look forward to every year.
Here are some lovely glimpses of the couple from their special day and beautiful journey together:
The Sweet Anniversary Celebration
This year, just like previous anniversaries, Shadab took to social media to express his deep love and gratitude. In his heartfelt post he wrote something along the lines of:
“Happy anniversary to my amazing wife. I pray that Allah always keeps us happy together and grants us the ability to live our lives with strong faith and love.”
The message perfectly captures the essence of their relationship — grounded in faith, mutual respect, and unwavering support for each other through the highs and lows of international cricket and family life.
Fans flooded the comments with love, prayers, and of course, plenty of heart emojis! Many praised Malaika for being the perfect partner for one of Pakistan’s biggest cricket stars.
More Beautiful Moments of the Couple
Take a look at these heartwarming photos showing the chemistry and love between Shadab and Malaika:
Shadab Khan, the talented Pakistani leg-spin all-rounder born on October 4, 1998, in Mianwali, has built an impressive cricket career since his international debut in 2017. Known for his deceptive googly, sharp batting, and leadership skills, he played a key role in Pakistan’s 2017 ICC Champions Trophy victory, became one of the fastest spinners to reach 100 T20I wickets, and has captained Islamabad United to multiple Pakistan Super League (PSL) titles, including a record third in 2024. With over 100 T20I appearances, strong performances in ODIs and Tests, and accolades like PCB’s Emerging Player of the Year, Shadab continues to be a vital asset for Pakistan across formats.
On the personal front, Shadab married Malaika Saqlain, daughter of legendary spinner Saqlain Mushtaq, in an intimate ceremony on January 23, 2023. The couple welcomed their first child, a beautiful baby girl, in August 2025, marking a joyous new chapter in their family life filled with love, faith, and heartfelt social media moments that endear them to fans.
Wishing the Lovely Couple!
On behalf of every cricket fan who admires you both — Happy Anniversary Shadab & Malaika! 🥰💍
May your love continue to grow stronger with every passing year, may your family always stay blessed with happiness, good health, and countless joyful moments.
Here’s to many more anniversaries filled with love, laughter, and of course… some match-winning performances from the skipper! 🇵🇰❤️
What’s your favorite Shadab-Malaika moment? Let us know in the comments! 👇
