Dec 26, 2021: Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar announced the death of his mother late on Saturday.

The mother of the former fast bowler was taken to the hospital due to ill health but she could not recover. On Twitter, Akhtar said: “My mother, my everything, by the will of Allah, has gone to heaven.” The fast bowler said that the funeral prayers would be offered in Sector H-8 of Islamabad.

Shoaib Akhtar is regarded as one of the fastest and fiercest bowlers in international cricket, as he possesses the record for the fastest delivery bowled in international cricket — 161 kph against New Zealand in 2002.

Reports in local media said Akhtar’s mother was rushed to the hospital after her health deteriorated, however, she could not survive.

The former pacer has represented Pakistan in 224 international matches — 46 Tests, 163 ODIs and 15 T20Is.

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