Irfan Pathan tied the knot with Safa Baig in Jeddah on February 3, 2016.

Safa Baig was a famous model when she married Irfan.

Irfan Pathan and his wife Safa Baig (Image Source: Twitter)

The cricketing world was recently stirred with excitement and curiosity when former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan revealed the face of his wife, Safa Baig, on their 8th wedding anniversary. The revelation, shared by Irfan, quickly went viral, marking a departure from his past practice of keeping his wife’s visage veiled.

As Irfan exposed Safa’s face to the public, it sparked curiosity among fans about her life and journey. On that note, here’s a glimpse into Safa’s background, career, family, and more.

Here’s all you need to know about Safa Baig:

1. Born on February 28, 1994, Safa is the daughter of Mirza Farooq Baig, a wealthy businessman based in Saudi Arabia.
Safa Baig (Image Source: Twitter)
2. Safa’s educational journey took place at the International Indian School in Jeddah.
Safa Baig (Image Source: Twitter)
3. Her artistic inclinations led her from nail painting to a flourishing career in modeling.

Safa Baig (Image Source: Twitter)
4. Despite hailing from a conservative background, Safa achieved notable success in the modelling industry, gracing the covers of popular magazines in the Gulf.
Safa Baig (Image Source: Twitter)
5. Safa tied the knot with Irfan Pathan on February 3, 2016, after two years of a private courtship, marking the end of her modelling career.
Safa Baig (Image Source: Twitter)
6. The couple currently shares the joy of parenthood with two sons, Imran and Suleiman.

Irfan Pathan and Safa Baig (Image Source: Twitter)
7. Opting for a more private lifestyle post-marriage, Safa chose to keep her face covered, and it wasn’t until Irfan shared a picture of her without a hijab on their eighth anniversary that the public got a glimpse of her.
Irfan Pathan with Safa Baig (Image Source: Twitter)