Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar late Saturday announced the demise of his mother. The former pacer’s mother was rushed to the hospital after her health deteriorated, however, she could not survive, according to sources.
Taking to Twitter, Akhtar said: “My mother, my everything, with the will of Allah taala, has left for heavenly abode.” The funeral prayers was held in Islamabad’s sector H-8.
Akhtar is regarded as one of the fastest and fiercest bowlers in international cricket, as he pos-sesses the record for the fastest delivery bowled in international cricket — 161 kph against New Zea-land in 2002.
