Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik, arguably the most famous sports couple in the subcontinent, on Thursday took to social media and wished their fans a happy New Year.
In a video uploaded to Twitter, Shoaib and Sania not only wished their fans good wishes for the upcoming year but they also shed light on how 2020 was exceptionally hard for everyone, including them, because of the pandemic.
"It's been an extremely hard year for everyone and we are no different," said Sania Mirza.
"But this year, we have all learnt how to be grateful for the little things in life, for our family, [and] for being safe. We just want to wish you all a happy New Year."
On the other hand, Shoaib Malik asked fans to support each other during tough times.
"I think we need each other's help, we need each other's support, and that makes a very big difference," he said. "Let's all do that, and let's pass this time. Stay strong."
The couple also asked fans to stay safe and healthy.
Meantime, Sania also took to her Instagram and posted six throwback pictures of the year 2020 with a heartfelt farewell note to the outgoing year.
"Buh-bye 2020. You’ve been difficult, to say the least, but you have taught us so much .. to be grateful for the little things, to be grateful for health, for the family," she stated.
"You have taught us simplicity is enough, you have taught us to find joy in moments we forgot we needed to enjoy. In a year that saw so many hardships, you will be special [be]cause I made my dream comeback after becoming a mother."
Within an hour of going live, the snapshots amassed close to 92,000 likes and about 270 comments in which fans and followers praised the famous couple and wished them a happy and healthy year ahead.
