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Shoaib Akhtar

Funeral prayers held for Shoaib Akhtar’s brother in Islamabad

June 25, 2026 by maleeha zahid

Funeral prayers were held in Islamabad for Shahid Akhtar, the elder brother of former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar, with family members, friends and members of the public attending the solemn gathering. The ceremony reflected widespread respect as people came together to offer final prayers and express condolences to the bereaved family. Former cricketers and […]

Filed Under: Pakistan, Sports Tagged With: condolence gathering, funeral prayers, Islamabad burial, Latest, Pakistan cricketers, Shahid Akhtar, Shoaib Akhtar

Shoaib Akhtar’s elder brother Shahid Akhtar passes away

June 24, 2026 by Zuha shahzad

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has announced the passing of his elder brother, Shahid Akhtar. The former cricketer confirmed the sad news through a post on social media, expressing grief over the loss of his beloved brother. In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), Shoaib Akhtar said that his dear brother, Shahid Akhtar, […]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Condolences, Islamabad, Latest, Pakistan Cricket, Shahid Akhtar, Shoaib Akhtar, Social Media

Shoaib Akhtar clarifies remarks on PCB chief and team issues

February 17, 2026 by Zuha shahzad

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has clarified that his recent comments on Indian media platforms were not directed at Mohsin Naqvi, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), but rather at those managing international cricket affairs. Read More: Shoaib Akhtar stands by his remarks about PCB’s legal advisor Shoaib Akhtar said his remarks were misrepresented […]

Filed Under: Pakistan, Sports Tagged With: India comparison, Latest, mohsin naqvi, Pakistan Cricket, PCB, Shoaib Akhtar, team selection

Shoaib Akhtar faces Rs1 billion defamation notice from Dr Nauman Niaz over ‘bag carrier’ allegation

May 31, 2025 by Attia Naveed

Television host and former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official Dr Nauman Niaz has served a Rs1 billion defamation notice to former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar following controversial remarks made during a TV show on May 25. On the programme The Dug Out, Shoaib stated that Dr Nauman “used to carry our bags” and was “kept […]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Dr Nauman Niaz, Rs1 billion defamation notice, Shoaib Akhtar, ‘bag carrier’ allegation

Shoaib Akhtar credits Amir for mastering Babar Azam’s weaknesses in PSL 10

April 29, 2025 by Attia Naveed

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has praised Mohammad Amir for mentally outclassing Babar Azam during their recent HBL PSL 10 encounter. The match, held at Gaddafi Stadium, saw Amir dismissing the Peshawar Zalmi captain for the second time this season. Akhtar noted that Amir’s approach was highly strategic, especially in his battle against Babar, […]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: credits Amir, HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL), mastering Babar Azam's weaknesses, PSL 10, Shoaib Akhtar

Shoaib Akhtar praises Shadab Khan’s leadership and bowling brilliance

April 19, 2025 by Attia Naveed

Former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has praised Shadab Khan for his impressive leadership and performances in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10. In a discussion on a local digital sports platform, Akhtar highlighted Shadab’s skills as a bowler, saying, “I focus more on his bowling; his batting is not my concern.” Nonetheless, he recognized Shadab’s […]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Bowling Brilliance, Pakistan Super League (PSL), Shadab Khan, Shoaib Akhtar, Sports

Shoaib Akhtar proposes new PSL franchise for Rawalpindi

April 15, 2025 by Attia Naveed

Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has made an exciting proposal to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). He suggests creating a Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise called “Pindi Express.” This team would represent Rawalpindi, a city closely linked to his cricketing legacy. Akhtar expressed this idea during a recent conversation about the ongoing PSL season. […]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Former Pakistani fast bowler, new Franchise, PCB, Pindi Express, PSL, Rawalpindi, Shoaib Akhtar

Rawalpindi Express successfully completes shooting, Gohar Rasheed of Maula Jatt fame plays the lead in the Shoaib Akhtar biopic

August 26, 2023 by Saba Ashraf

UAE-based Q Film Productions is thrilled to announce the successful completion of the shooting phase for the highly anticipated biopic of Pakistani cricket legend Shoaib Akhtar, titled ‘Rawalpindi Express.’ They released a tantalizing teaser of the film with spectacular visuals, great cinematography and a star-studded cast. Despite the challenges posed to the filmmakers, the production […]

Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: Gohar Rasheed of Maula Jatt fame plays the lead in the Shoaib Akhtar biopic, Rawalpindi Express successfully completes shooting, Shoaib Akhtar

Pakistan thrashing NZ: Jubilant Shoaib Akhtar smells 1992 Cup’s triumph on repeat mode

November 9, 2022 by Saba Ashraf

Pakistan thrashing NZ

ISLAMABAD: Former pacer Shoaib Akhtar who was overjoyed by Pakistan’s win against New Zealand in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 semifinal on Wednesday, said it looks like the 1992 mega event’s history was repeating itself, in the this year’s tournament. “New Zealand, you lost the semifinals in 1992, 1999 and 2022. A couple […]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Latest, NewZealand, Pakistan, Shoaib Akhtar, T20, World Cup

Zulfi Bukhari accepts Shoaib Akhtar’s challenge

June 2, 2021 by DailyTimes.pk

Recently, Shoaib Akhtar challenged well-known actor and host Fahad Mustafa that “if they play six balls of Shoaib Akhtar, they will get a motorcycle as a reward.” Accepting the challenge given to Fahad Mustafa, Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Special Assistant for Overseas Pakistani Zulfi Bukhari wrote in his tweet that “I accept this challenge of […]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Cricket, Sayed Zulfikar Abbas Bukhari, Shoaib Akhtar, Zulfi Bukhari

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