Pakistani cricket star Imad Wasim is currently in the spotlight—not for his game, but for the drama surrounding his personal life. Following his second retirement from international cricket, rumors have erupted suggesting a deepening rift between him and his wife Sania Ashfaq, coinciding with the birth of their third child.
The rumors took flight when Sania posted a heartfelt message on social media announcing the arrival of her son, Zayaan. Notably, the post made no mention of Imad, with Sania writing, “I carried you alone in my womb for nine months. May Allah give me strength for the journey ahead, Zayaan.”
Fans quickly picked up on the omission, with many noting the absence of congratulatory messages and instead, a flood of well-wishers offering her “strength.” Fueling the fire further, Sania updated her Instagram bio to remove any reference to being Imad’s wife. It now only refers to her as the “Mama of Anaya Imad and Rayan Imad.” She also wiped her profile clean of any photos with her husband.
While Imad still follows Sania and keeps their pictures on his profile, the internet began speculating about the reason for the apparent separation. The most viral theory? A rumored affair with model and influencer Naila Raja.
A video clip showing Imad walking with an unidentified woman in the UK went viral, and users were quick to identify the woman as Naila Raja—even though the footage was grainy and inconclusive. The speculation spiraled quickly, with critics accusing Imad of betrayal. Some even compared him to fellow cricketer Shoaib Malik, who recently made headlines for his own high-profile divorce.
Naila Raja has since broken her silence, denying any affair, and explained that the clip was simply from her public Instagram story and taken out of context.
This isn’t the first time Imad Wasim’s private life has faced scrutiny. In previous years, he was also linked to an Afghan woman, with alleged photos of the pair spreading across social media.
As of now, neither Imad nor Sania has publicly commented on the rumors, leaving fans to read between the lines of social media activity. With no official statement, the truth remains murky, but the tension online is undeniable.
