In a late night development, V. Chamundeswaranath, former secretary of the Andhra Cricket Association and close friend of the Sania Mirza family, hinted that it was contemplating postponing the wedding between the tennis star and Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik.
“Let me make it clear that they have not decided to postpone officially but are keeping the options open,” he said in a chat with The Hindu on Monday.
“Given the way things have turned around since morning, it is apparent that Sania and her parents are clearly perturbed at the ‘media war' launched by the Ayesha Siddiqui family. The Mirzas are very particular that the wedding should take place in a much better mood and frame of mind,” he explained.
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“Yes, it is a fact that the wedding invitation cards are ready and some of them have even been distributed. But now serious thought is being given to chalk out any alternative plans if they decide not to go ahead with the wedding on April 15,” the former Andhra Pradesh cricketer said.
“Let me re-assert that no decision has been taken to postpone right now. But, the options are being kept open for obvious reasons in view of the acrimony between the families of Siddiquis and Mirzas.”
(Ms. Siddiqui claims Mr. Malik has already married her.)
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The Hyderabad police taking possession of Mr. Malik's passport has really upset the family members, it is mentioned.
Only by Tuesday, an official communication from the Mirza family is expected.