• Irfan Pathan revealed the face of his wife Safa Baig as the couple celebrated their 8th marriage anniversary.

  • Riteish Deshmukh and others came up with heartwarming reactions to Irfan's social media post.

Irfan Pathan reveals wife Safa Baig’s face on 8th marriage anniversary; Riteish Deshmukh and others react
Irfan Pathan reveals wife Safa Baig's face on 8th marriage (Image Source: Twitter)

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In a heartwarming celebration of love and companionship, former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan recently marked his 8th marriage anniversary with his wife, Safa Baig. The cricketer, who has often faced criticism for keeping his wife’s face hidden in the past, surprised fans by revealing Safa’s face on this special occasion. The announcement triggered a wave of responses from fans and even garnered the attention of Bollywood actor Riteish Deshmukh.

Irfan Pathan’s illustrious career

The veteran all-rounder played a pivotal role in India’s historic triumphs, including the T20 World Cup 2007, ODI World Cup 2011, and the ICC Champions Trophy 2013. Across 173 international matches for India, Irfan showcased his skills by bagging an impressive 301 wickets and amassing 2821 runs.

Irfan and Safa Baig’s love story

Irfan tied the knot with Jeddah-based model Safa on February 4, 2016. The couple has been blessed with two sons, and their journey as a family has been closely followed by fans. However, Irfan’s decision to keep Safa’s face hidden in previous social media posts had sparked curiosity and criticism.

Safa’s face reveal by Irfan on their 8th marriage anniversary

Breaking the norm and surprising his fans, Irfan took to social media to share a heartwarming picture with Safa, revealing her face for the first time. In the caption, he expressed his gratitude and love, acknowledging the various roles Safa plays in his life. Irfan’s post not only celebrated their eighth year of marriage but also showcased the strength and support the couple shares.

“Infinite roles mastered by one soul – mood booster, comedian, troublemaker, and the constant companion, friend, and mother of my children. In this beautiful journey, I cherish you as my wife. Happy 8th my love,” wrote Irfan, accompanied by a heart emoji.

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The internet reacts

As expected, the post went viral, with fans and well-wishers flooding the comments section with congratulations and warm wishes. Bollywood actor Riteish Deshmukh also joined in, expressing his joy and congratulating the couple on reaching this significant milestone.

Here’s how netizens reacted:

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