00:00 The enigma surrounding cricketer Irfan Pathan's wife has persisted since their marriage.
00:07 Recently, the ace cricketer surprised his fans by sharing an endearing picture with
00:11 his wife, Safa Baig, where her face was uncovered.
00:16 Despite being happily married for over eight years, Baig had never made a public appearance
00:21 without her niqab.
00:22 This revelation of her face has taken fans by surprise.
00:27 IntoX on Saturday, the former India all-rounder dropped the selfie and penned a heartfelt
00:32 note to his better half, describing her as a "bestie, mood booster, parent and faithful
00:37 companion.
00:38 Infinite roles mastered by one soul.
00:41 Mood booster, comedian, troublemaker and the constant companion, friend and mother of my
00:45 children.
00:46 In this beautiful journey, I cherish you as my wife.
00:49 Happy 8th, my love."
00:51 The unveiling of the face garnered mixed reactions from Irfan Pathan's followers.
00:56 Indian followers praised the sweet gesture, extending well-wishers for many more happy
01:00 years of marriage.
01:01 On the other hand, some fans expressed extreme disappointment that the cricketer allowed
01:06 his wife to appear in public without a veil.
01:08 Bollywood actor Ritesh Teshmukh joined in with a heartfelt message, writing, "Happy
01:13 anniversary to you both, my brother.
01:15 Stay happy, stay blessed."
01:16 Irfan Pathan and Safa Baig exchanged vows in a discreet nikah ceremony at Mecca on February
01:21 4, 2016.
01:23 The private ceremony was followed by a lavish reception held at Vadodara, Gujarat, hosted
01:27 at the Lakshmi Vilas Palace.
01:29 The event saw the attendance of cricket luminaries like Gautam Gamgir, VVS Lakshman and others.
01:35 Baig, originating from a prosperous family in Jadda, Saudi Arabia, had a modelling career
01:39 before her marriage.
01:41 In recent development, the former Indian all-rounder expressed support for Shubhman Gill and Shreya
01:45 Sair despite their recent batting struggles.
01:47 Pathan acknowledged the significant absence of senior players Virat Kohli and the additional
01:51 setback of Kale Rahul's injury.
01:54 He suggested that the team management faces the dilemma of introducing a new player immediately
01:57 or waiting for the right moment.
01:59 These comments were made during the launch of the Asian Legends League.
02:03 Meanwhile, India is currently trailing 1-0 in the ongoing five-match series against England,
02:08 having lost the first game by 28 runs at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
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