New Delhi: Tennis star Sania Mirza's wedding with Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik is likely to take place as early as on April 10. Shoaib's family is likely to arrive in Hyderabad on April 7 for the nikah.

The two sporting stars got to know each other through common friends in Dubai after which their families decided to initiate the wedding proceedings.

It was Shoaib's family which made the first move, with his mother travelling to Hyderabad to meet the Mirzas and formally propose the wedding. Sania's parents accepted the proposal.

Shoaib and Sania met last year when Pakistan were playing Australia in Dubai and developed a liking for each other. It has been reported that it was because of her relationship with Shoaib that Sania called off her engagement with Sohrab Mirza.

The families are ecstatic about the marriage. "This is a unique case where the husband and wife will represent their respective countries in sport," Sania's father Imran Mirza said.

Sania's mother Nasima too is happy. "Marriages are made in heaven," she said.

It will be interesting to see how Sania and Shoaib keep their personal and professional lives separate. Both are big names in their respective sports and have courted controversies.

Sania has been in the news for the fatwas issued against her for wearing skirts. She also landed in a controversy involving the national flag. Her break-up with Sohrab too made headlines.

Shoaib has had his share of controversies as well. He was reported to be engaged to another Hyderabadi girl Ayesha Siddiqui, but the cricketer denied the affair.

Ayesha's family even claimed that Shoaib married her over telephone. But Shoaib denied the allegation and even said he never had any relationship with Ayesha.

Sania, on her part, can't wait for the biggest day of her life. "My wedding is inshallah is going to be the biggest day of my life. I have been in constant glare for too long and would appreciate privacy at this very personal moment in my life. I hope to be fully fit to represent India in the Commonwealth and Asian Games scheduled later this year," she said.

Shoaib, on his part, understands Sania's career demands. "I fully understand what it takes to be an international sportsperson and I will support Sania in her career as long as she wishes to play. Representing India at the 2012 Olympics is very important for her and I will be the proudest husband if she can win a medal for her country," he said.

The couple intends to settle down in Dubai after marriage and continue playing their respective sports.

Sohrab's family wishes Sania
If there was any bitterness in the parting, Sohrab's family is not showing it. Sohrab's father Adil Mirza has wished Sania the very best in life. Sania and broken off her engagement with Sohrab, saying they were incompatible.

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