Pakistani cricketer and all-rounder Imad Wasim tied the knot with Nyla Raja and announced his second controversial marriage. He shared his post saying, spent the hardest time of my life and finally decided on my second marriage for peace, stability and calm.
However, Sannia Ashfaq, the first wife of the cricketer, shared a post on Instagram calling him a "murderer" and demanding justice for her children. She said Imad forced her abort her child in Lahore.
"In December 2023, he got my child aborted in Lahore. He’s a murderer, and I have a video that proves it. He cheated on me. @islamabadunitedpsl has given a chance to a murderer and a cheater. #boycottislamabadunited no cheater or murderer should get an escape," Sannia Ashfaq wrote asking PSL team to remove Imad from their cricket team.
In an earlier post, Sannia Ashfaq shared a post of Imad's wedding with Nyla Raja and calling her "homewrecker." "Now everyone has seen the proof this homewrecker never once thought about my kids the cheater has finally been exposed and I want justice for my children and for everything we’ve been put through," Sannia wrote in a social media post.
The video shared by Sannia shows Imad and his newly married wife, Nyla, cutting the cake after the marriage. In an Instagram post, it can be seen the cricketer and his second wife in wedding, laughing and celebrating.
Pakistani cricketer announced divorce form is wife Sannia Ashfaq, breaking 6 years of marriage. The couple got married in August 2019 and now announced their separation.
Imad Wasim Post on His Past
“I went through one of the hardest chapters of my life after a marriage that did not work. Even so, that chapter gave me the greatest blessings of my life, my children. I love them beyond words, and that love will never change."
"I stayed longer than I should have, holding on to hope and trying to protect what mattered most to me. In doing so, I made decisions I regret. My delay and silence contributed to a situation where an innocent person was unfairly judged and subjected to criticism she did not deserve. I take full responsibility for that, and I carry that weight with sincerity and remorse."
With the grace of Allah and the guidance of my parents, I have now married Nyla. This step was taken thoughtfully and with clear intention, to build a life rooted in peace, stability, and mutual respect. Nyla has brought calm, dignity, and strength into my life, and I stand by this decision with complete conviction.
Above everything else, my commitment remains to my children. Fatherhood is not defined only by provision, but by presence, love, and guidance. Despite giving my utmost, I am still unable to see them. My only wish is to be actively and meaningfully involved in their lives, for their well-being and their future.
I move forward with accountability for my past, respect for everyone involved, and hope for healing, understanding, and peace.
I respectfully ask that my personal life be treated with dignity and privacy. Not everything needs to be debated publicly, and not every chapter needs commentary. Sometimes, the most meaningful way forward is with compassion, restraint, and respect for boundaries.”
Who Is Nyla Raja?
Nyla Zulfiqar Raja is a Pakistani lawyer and social media content creator who has built a large online following in recent years. She shares legal advice, lifestyle updates and beauty content across her platforms. After weeks of speculation about her relationship with Imad Wasim, the cricketer married her on Monday, drawing renewed public attention online.
Raja is a practising lawyer by profession. On social media, she presents herself as someone balancing her legal career with creative interests. Her Instagram bio reads, “Lawyer stuck between lawsuits & fashion shoots,” reflecting the mix of professional and lifestyle content she posts.
Her content often features legal awareness topics, fashion updates and beauty-related videos. She has gained more than 600,000 followers on Instagram, along with a growing audience on YouTube.