Dubai/Karachi ( The COW News Digital)Pakistani actress and television host Sana Javed, who is also the wife of former national cricket captain Shoaib Malik, has clarified her recent comments regarding her husband’s absence from the Pakistan cricket team. Her earlier remarks, made in the aftermath of the Asia Cup 2025 final between Pakistan and India, had sparked a heated debate across social media platforms.
In her initial statement, posted on Facebook shortly after Pakistan’s narrow defeat to India in Dubai, Javed suggested that Malik’s presence in the squad could have made a crucial difference. She wrote that his years of international experience would have served as a “ray of hope” for both the team and millions of fans. According to her, simply having a seasoned campaigner like Malik on the field could have boosted confidence and belief during the high-pressure encounter.
The post went viral within hours, drawing both praise and criticism. While some fans appreciated Javed’s sentiment and her loyalty to her husband, others accused her of living in “wishful thinking” and undermining the current squad. A number of critics went as far as speculating that Shoaib Malik himself may have drafted the post under her name.
Facing widespread reactions, Javed later issued a clarification. In her follow-up post, she said her intention was not to argue that Malik specifically should be part of the national team. Instead, she emphasized the broader point that every successful cricket team needs a senior player capable of providing guidance and stability in pressure situations. She explained that this role could just as easily be filled by other experienced cricketers such as Babar Azam or Mohammad Rizwan.
The controversy emerged after India defeated Pakistan in a nail-biting contest to win the Asia Cup title for the first time against their arch-rivals in a tournament final. The historic clash had already placed both players and fans under immense scrutiny, with emotions running high on both sides of the border.
Javed’s remarks and subsequent clarification have reignited discussion about whether the spouses of former cricketers should weigh in on current team affairs. While many argue that, as public figures, they are entitled to express their views, others believe such commentary risks unnecessary distraction for the players and team management.
Regardless of the debate, one thing is clear: Sana Javed’s words have once again highlighted the passion and intensity surrounding Pakistan-India cricket encounters, where every opinion—whether from experts or celebrities—carries weight in the public discourse.
