Becoming parents is a profound joy for any couple, and recently, both Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma welcomed their second child, a son named Akaay, on February 15th. Similarly, Kane Williamson, the former captain of New Zealand’s cricket team, and his wife Sara Rahim were blessed with a baby girl named Lakshmi not long after. Joining them in this journey of parenthood, former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar, affectionately known as the ‘Rawal Pindi Express’ in cricketing circles, celebrated the arrival of his third child at the age of 48.
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When Did Shoaib Akhtar Become Father 3rd Time?
Shoaib Akhtar joyously shared the news of his third child’s birth on Friday via his official Instagram page, posting a heartfelt photo holding his newborn daughter. In his caption, he expressed gratitude to Allah for the blessing of their daughter, Nooreh Ali Akhtar, joining their family, alongside her elder brothers, Mikael and Mujaddid. He humbly requested the support and prayers of well-wishers as they embark on this new chapter of parenthood.
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The Couple Already Had 2 Sons
Shoaib Akhtar and Rubab are already parents to two sons named Mohammad Mikail Ali and Mohammad Mujaddid Ali. Their eldest son, Mikael, was born in 2016, followed by their younger son, Mujaddid, in 2019. Shoaib Akhtar tied the knot with Rubab Khan in a modest ceremony held in Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in 2014.
Rubab Khan And Shoaib’s Marriage
The renowned pace bowler, famous for his world records, married Rubab when he was 38 years old. At the time of their marriage, Rubab Khan was 20 years younger than her husband, Shoaib Akhtar. The choice of Rubab as Shoaib Akhtar’s partner was made by his parents.