Shoaib Malik scores a century after 6 years, wife Sania Mirza ecstatic

NEW DELHI: Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik hit his first century after a span of six years. Playing his first one-dayer after two years, Malik helped Pakistan win against Zimbabwe by 41 runs in Lahore.

Meanwhile, wife Sania Mirza couldn't hide her excitement. The Indian tennis champion took to Twitter to give a shout-out to her better-half!

Allhamdulillah ?? @realshoaibmalik so happy for you .. Belief does wonders .. pic.twitter.com/blP4NNr6vQ

— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) May 26, 2015

Sania, who herself has been doing well in her game, got her share of congratulatory messages from hubby Shoaib on Twitter.

Congrats @MirzaSania Your # 1 fan, Shoaib ?? pic.twitter.com/gMZZUUqTOJ

— Shoaib Malik (@realshoaibmalik) April 12, 2015

Mrs. Malik just became the 1st Indian tennis player to be the World's # 1! Lots of love from all the Pakistani fans?? pic.twitter.com/XrPZIPNLWK

— Shoaib Malik (@realshoaibmalik) April 12, 2015

The couple, who celebrated their 5-year-anniversary in April this year, was rumoured to have hit a rough patch in their relationship. But the tweets had a different story to say.

Well, keep the PDA coming!

Today I'm celebrating the first 5 years of my life-long companionship insh with my wife,my friend,my jaan&my #1 fan?? pic.twitter.com/igrQ3jQnqT

— Shoaib Malik (@realshoaibmalik) April 12, 2015