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Pakistani cricket is frequently in news for on-field drama, several of country’s high-profile stars have repeatedly grabbed headlines for turbulent personal lives off the pitch. From public divorces to sensational televised admissions, stories of marital infidelity and extramarital relationships involving national sporting icons have frequently created major media storms. Over the years, names like Shoaib Malik, Imad Wasim, and Abdul Razzaq have found themselves at the center of fierce public discourse following allegations or open acknowledgments of marital infidelity. Here is a closer look at Pakistani cricketers whose personal affairs became major national talking points. Shoaib Malik Following his divorce from Indian tennis star Sania Mirza in early 2024, reports surfaced regarding his alleged extramarital affair with Pakistani actress Sana Javed. The rumors were further fueled when Malik announced his marriage to Sana Javed shortly after his separation. Imran Khan During his international cricket career, Imran Khan was widely regarded as one of cricket’s most famous playboys. Regularly seen at elite London nightclubs like Annabel's and Tramp, his name was linked with international celebrities, socialites, and public figures. In 1995, Khan married British heiress and journalist Jemima Goldsmith in a high-profile wedding. The union lasted nine years before ending in divorce in 2004. In 2015, Khan married British-Pakistani journalist Reham Khan in a union that lasted only 10 months. Following their divorce, Reham published an explosive memoir in 2018 in which she leveled severe accusations against him: Infidelity Claims: Reham alleged that Khan engaged in extramarital affairs during their marriage and claimed he maintained relationships with multiple women. Overlap with Third Marriage: Reham publicly claimed that Khan had begun an affair with his current wife, Bushra Bibi, while still married to Reham, allegations that Khan's party (PTI) strongly denied. In 2018, Khan married Bushra Bibi (a spiritual advisor/faith healer). The marriage sparked public debate over its timing, with allegations that the couple married before Bushra Bibi's mandatory post-divorce waiting period (iddat) was complete. In 2024, a Pakistani court sentenced both Khan and Bushra Bibi in the iddat case, though the ruling was later overturned on appeal. Imad Wasim Former all-rounder Imad Wasim faced intense public backlash after his ex-wife, Sannia Ashfaq, publicly labeled him a "cheater" and "homewrecker" on social media. The allegations emerged after Wasim announced his second marriage to influencer Nyla Raja, leading to claims that he betrayed his former family. Abdul Razzaq Former Pakistan all-rounder publicly admitted during a television talk show that he engaged in multiple extramarital affairs during his playing career while being married.

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Carlos Alcaraz crashed out of the Shanghai Masters in inexplicable fashion earlier today, losing in straight sets to Zizou Bergs. It marked the continuation of a very poor run of form for the 23-year-old at this particular event, having still never made it past the quarter-finals.

, Oct 12 (IANS) Chinese qualifier Shi Han rallied to beat 13th-seeded Alexandra Eala of the Philippines 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 at the Wuhan Open WTA tennis tournament on Monday, while newly-crowned Asian Games champion Wang Xiyu eased past Wang Xinyu 6-2, 6-0 in an all-Chinese derby. Shi, ranked 217th in the world, traded serve with the world No. 19 to 4-4 in the opening set before Eala reeled off two straight games to take it 6-4. The 21-year-old Chinese player earned her first break of the match in the seventh game of the second set and pulled away to win it 6-3, reports Xinhua. Eala faded physically in the decider, with her unforced errors mounting as Shi raced to a 3-0 lead. The Filipino held serve twice to stay in touch at 2-4, but Shi held for 5-2 and converted her first match point on serve to close out the victory. Shi dropped her racket and clutched her head in celebration. "I wasn't surprised at all after losing the first set. She is a top-20 player," Shi Han said after the match. "Before the match, I was prepared to lose badly, so I served boldly in my service games and tried to make it as difficult as possible for her."Shi, who came through qualifying after pushing China's tennis ace Zheng Qinwen to three sets in the China Open first round in Beijing last week, said that loss had done wonders for her confidence."Actually, I was really happy with that match. I thought I played very well. In the third set, my fitness just couldn't keep up," she said. "Congratulations to Qinwen on winning the title. I was joking with my coach yesterday that I am the 'honorary runner-up.'""Playing at home feels great, especially on the big court. I can feel the passion of the crowd," she added. "Thank you all for coming to cheer for me."Shi will next face Leylah Fernandez of Canada. Wang Xiyu needed just one hour and eight minutes to beat Wang Xinyu. Wang Xiyu, who won the gold medal in Nagoya, said that the triumph has been a lift for her confidence."It is a big encouragement for my confidence," she said. "It really makes me believe in my daily training and hit every shot with more determination. I think that is very important.""I hope I can stay as long as possible in this tournament and also try to play a lot, magic in the China season, trying to compete with more and more good players and trying to improve my tennis in every I bring points like fitness like the decision on the court I think that's going to be very important for me to compete with top players."Wang Xiyu will next play Mia Pohankova of Slovakia. In other matches, Fernandez beat Ekaterina Alexandrova of Russia 6-4, 3-6, 6-3. Marie Bouzkova of the Czech Republic advanced when Clara Tauson of Denmark retired while trailing 6-1, 2-0. Maria Sakkari of Greece defeated Donna Vekic of Croatia 6-4, 6-2.

A report recommending that a technical assessment is taken into bringing the tennis courts back into use at Abbey Fields in Kenilworth will be presented to Warwick District Council’s Cabinet later this month.