Legendary Cricketer Becomes Father 3rd Time At The Age Of 48!

Celebrations hit the legendary cricketer's house as they welcomed a new family member. A veteran player was blessed with a baby girl at the age of 48. The player and his wife welcomed the kid. They had two kids earlier and the newborn marks the third kid.

Legendary Pakistani bowler Shoaib Akhtar and his wife welcomed a baby girl named Nooreh Ali Akhtar. Shoaib and Rubab Khan earlier had two boys. Now the couple was blessed with a baby girl.

Taking to social media the former player shared the happy news. He said that Allah blessed them with a daughter and his sons Mikaeel & Mujaddid have a sister now. The newborn was born during the Jumma prayers. On the 1st day of the month, the couple welcomed the baby girl.

"Mikaeel & Mujaddid have a baby sister now. Allah taala has blessed us with a baby daughter. Welcoming Nooreh Ali Akhtar, born during Jumma prayers, 19th of Shaban, 1445 AH. 1st of March, 2024. Aap sab ki duaon ka talab gaar, Shoaib Akhtar," Shoaib Akhtar captioned the post.

The legendary player tied the knot with Ruban Khan back in 2014. In 2016 they welcomed their first kid Mohammad Mikaeel Ali in 2016 and second son Mohammad Mujaddid Ali in 2019. Cut to a few years the couple was blessed with a daughter who is named Nooreh Ali Akhta. He became a father for the third time at the age of 48.

Shoaib Akhtar is regarded as one of the most lethal bowlers of his era. He was dubbed quick gun given his pace. He still holds the record for bowling the fastest delivery in the history of the game. In the 2003 World Cup tournament he bowled 161.3 kmph delivery against the England team.