Pakistani Cricket Legend Who Wants Son to Become Quran Memorizer

IQNA – An old interview from Pakistani cricketer resurfaced on social media and is once again going viral.

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Date: 30 June 2026 - 10:24

Former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik and Indian tennis legend Sania Mirza have been co-parenting their son, Izhaan Mirza Malik, ever since they parted ways.

While seven-year-old Izhaan lives with his mother in Dubai, Shoaib frequently visits the city to spend time with his son.

Over the years, both Shoaib and Sania have often been asked whether they want Izhaan to follow in their footsteps by becoming either a cricketer or a tennis player. Amid this, an old interview of Shoaib Malik from nearly three years ago has resurfaced on social media and is once again going viral.

During the interview, Shoaib was asked whether he would ever force his son to become a cricketer. Responding to the question, he said: “I will never force my son to become a cricketer. In fact, I won’t force him into anything at all. However, it is my wish and I want that he memorizes the Quran. I want him to study well and respect everyone. These are the only things I expect from him. Apart from that, what he wants to do in life or what he wants to become is entirely his decision.”

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His statement reflected that while he hopes his son memorizes the Quran, receives a good education, and grows up respecting others, he wants Izhaan to decide his own career path.

Interestingly, Sania Mirza has echoed similar sentiments in previous interviews. The tennis icon has said that she does not want to pressure her son into choosing either tennis or cricket and would rather let him pursue whatever he is passionate about.

Source: Newspoint