Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik 'divorces first wife

Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik's marriage to Indian tennis star Sania Mirza is back on track after he reportedly divorced another woman.

Community elders in the Indian city of Hyderabad helped broker the divorce in talks that went on through the night.

The family of Malik's first wife Ayesha Siddiqui have now withdrawn charges against him over his wedding plans.

There was no immediate comment from Malik or Mirza. He had accused the Siddiqui family of deceiving him.

He also alleged that the marriage certificate presented by the family had been a fake.

The unusual cross-border romance has captivated the people of India and Pakistan, long-time rivals.