Saqlain Mushtaq speaks up on how Shadab Khan's family approached him
- By Web Desk -
- Mar 15, 2023
Pakistan captain Shadab Khan married former cricketer Saqlain Mushtaq’s daughter Malika Saqlain in January this year in the presence of their families and the cricketing fraternity.
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Saqlain Mushtaq, in a podcast, recalled how he got convinced to get his daughter Malika Saqlain married to Shadab Khan.
The former spinner said the all-rounder impressed him by leaving his marriage decision with his parents. Secondly, him praying five times a day.
Moreover, Saqlain Mushtaq said his son-in-law goes door to door to call players for prayers.
The former cricketer said the all-rounder’s parents surprised him by saying, “a daughter – whether it is of a king or slave – has to get married” when they came with the proposal.
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Saqlain Mushtaq said he himself solemnized his daughter’s nikkah with Shadab Khan, an emotional moment he could not explain in words.
On the professional front, Pakistan will play a three-match T20I series against Afghanistan at Sharjah under his leadership on March 24, 26 and 27.