Imad Wasim (File photo)

Retired Pakistan cricketer Imad Wasim has publicly confirmed that he has separated from his wife Sannia Ashfaq. The 37-year-old said the decision followed unresolved issues, and that the couple has chosen to divorce by mutual consent after six years of marriage.Wasim shared the announcement on his official social media account, stating that the decision came after long-standing differences that could not be settled.

Can Virat Kohli chase down Sachin Tendulkar's hundred hundreds?

“After much thought, and due to repeated conflicts that could not be resolved over the past few years, I have filed for divorce,” he wrote.He asked people to respect their privacy and requested that past photographs of the couple not be circulated.“I sincerely request everyone to respect our privacy and avoid using or sharing any old couple photos.

Please also refrain from referring to her as my spouse going forward,” he added.Wasim also cautioned against speculation and said any false claims or attempts to involve others would be dealt with legally.“I request everyone not to engage in or believe any misleading narratives. Any attempt to defame or involve others in this personal matter will be addressed through the proper legal channels if necessary.”He said his responsibilities towards his children would continue.

“Regarding the children, I remain their father and will continue to care for them fully and responsibly. Thank you for your understanding and respect,” he concluded.Sannia also confirmed the divorce on her Insta handle, saying, "I am writing this from a place of deep pain. My home has been broken, and my children have been left without their father. I am a mother of three, including a five month old infant who has yet to be held by his father.

This is not a story I wished to share, but silence should never be mistaken for weakness.""Like many marriages, ours had difficulties, yet it continued to exist. I remained committed as a wife and mother and made sincere efforts to preserve our family. What ultimately ended this marriage was the involvement of a third party, whose intention was to marry my husband, became the final blow to an already struggling union," she added.Imad Wasim and Sannia Ashfaq were married in 2019. The couple has three children.