Dubai: Pakistani fast bowler Hassan Ali has got married to Dubai-based Indian expatriate Samiya Arzoo in Dubai.

Hassan Ali’s wedding was the talk of the town in Dubai among Indian and Pakistan expatriates as photos and videos from the wedding were leaked by some guests. These went viral on social media. The wedding reception was mostly attended by close friends and relatives, and no famous personalities, politicians diplomats or film stars were invited.

Hassan, who has played nine Tests and 53 ODIs, played an instrumental role in Pakistan’s 2017 Champions Trophy triumph.

Ali is the fourth Pakistani cricketer to marry an Indian girl. Pakistan’s all-rounder Shoaib Malik had married Indian tennis star Sania Mirza on April 12, 2010.

Famous Pakistani cricketer Mohsin Khan got married to renowned Indian actress Reena Roya in 1983 while stylish Pakistani batsman Zaheer Abbas who played for Pakistan cricket team in 1970s had married Indian girl Rita Luthra now known as Samina Abbas in 1988.
(Agencies)