Hasan said he had met with Shamia one year ago in Dubai and their friendship had grown since that meeting.
Pakistan's Hasan Ali in action during the sixth match of Asia Cup 2018 Super Four between Bangladesh and Pakistan at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, UAE on Sept 26, 2018. (Photo: Surjeet Yadav/IANS)
Ending speculation surrounding his marriage with an Indian national, Pakistan pacer Hasan Ali on Friday said that he is marrying Shamia Arzoo in Dubai on 20 August.
As per reports, Shamia is a flight engineer with Emirates Airlines, while her family members are settled in New Delhi.
“Our families wanted to keep this a low key affair but since the matter has come out in the media I have decided to make an official announcement to ensure they are no speculations surrounding my marriage,” Hasan told a news conference in his hometown, Gujranwala (Pakistan).
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“I will be wearing a black and red sherwani suit while she will be dressed in Indian style,” Hasan added.
Hasan said he had met with Shamia one year ago in Dubai and their friendship had grown since that meeting.
Before Hasan cleared the air on his marriage, speculations had been rife of him marrying Shamia. The news spread so quickly that Hasan had to take it to Twitter to clarify that nothing was confirmed till then.
” just wanna clarify my wedding is not confirmed yet, our families have yet to meet and decide upon it. will make a public announcement very soon in sha allah, (sic)” Ali tweeted.
just wanna clarify my wedding is not confirmed yet, our families have yet to meet and decide upon it. will make a public announcement very soon in sha allah. #gettingreadyforfamilymeetup
— Hassan Ali 🇵🇰 (@RealHa55an) July 30, 2019
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