The legendary former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar announced the death news of his mother, Hamida Awan, on early Sunday.
Shoaib Akhtar, the world’s fastest bowler, shared the news of his mother, Hamida Awan, death via his social media in the early morning of December 26.
Shoaib, the former Pakistani cricketer, and commenter, is regarded as the legend of the game of cricket. The fast bowler holds the record of delivering the fastest ball ever recorded in an official match at 191.3 km/hr(100,23 mph).
The 45-year-old is also known as Rawalpindi Express, homage given for his hometown and speed. Akhtar represented Pakistan National Team from 1997 to 2011, making his test debut on November 29, 1997, and ODI debut on March 2007.
In 2011, during the 2011 World Cup, the legendary cricketer announced retirement, having played in all forms of cricket, including test, ODI, and T-20 for his national side, and clubs, both abroad and home.
What Happened To Shoaib Akhtar Mother? Death Cause
In the early morning of December 26, Shoaib Akhtar announced the news of his mother, Hamida Awan, death via his Twitter handle. Later on, he shared the same post through his Instagram. However, he did not reveal the cause of death.
Considering her old age, we presume the death was due to old age rather than any health complications or illness.
میری والدہ محترمہ رضائے الٰہی سے وفات پا گئ ہیں – انا للہ وانا الیہ راجعون۔
نماز جنازہ H-8 میں بعد نماز عصر ادا کی جائے گی۔My mother, my everything, with the will of Allah taala, has left for heavenly abode.
Namaz e janaza will be in H-8 after Asar Prayers.— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) December 25, 2021
In a heartful and emotional message, Akhtar wrote, “My mother, my everything, with the will of Allah taala, has left for heavenly abode.” The funeral prayer will be held in Islamabad’s sector H-8, according to the bowler.
According to the Geo News, Akhtar’s mother was rushed to hospital suddenly after her health deteriorated, where she breathed her last air.
Since the news has surfaced in the public, the cricketing world and the fans are pouring their condolences towards him and his family.
Shoaib Akhtar Is Married To Wife Rubab Khan Since 2014
Shoaib Akhtar and his wife Rubab Khan’s marriage ceremony was held in an Islamic tradition in Haripur on June 26, 2014, among close friends and family.
Rubab resent age is 27 years old born, on June 23, 1994, in Haripur District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, to parents, father, Mushtaq Khan, and mother, whose name is unknown.
Shoaib Akhtar and wife welcome a baby boy into the world https://t.co/8FXM8idzFE pic.twitter.com/rmNb0ShCjL
— Geo English (@geonews_english) November 7, 2016
The pair has an age difference of 19 years between them. The couple is blessed with a son, Muhammad Mikaeel Ali Akhtar, aged 5, born in 2016.
Shoaib’s wife Khan seems a private individual as we are not able to find her on any social media platfroms.
Neither Akhtar has shared any pictures of his family on his social media at the moment.
Shoaib Akhtar Father Mohammad Akhtar Was From Unprivileged Family Of The Gujjar Community
According to Shoaib Akhtar’s Wikipedia, his father, late. Mohammad Akhtar used to work as a night watchman in an Attock Oil Refinery-owned petrol station.
Shoaib was born in mohalla Jaadi, in Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan, and according to him, he described the place as a “dilapidated neighborhood.”
His father married Hamida Awan when she was a teenager and gave birth to five children, including Akhtar.
Akhtar went from rags to riches, all thanks to cricket, where he established himself as one of the most decorated bowlers to ever play the game.
Since retirement, he has been working as a commentator providing his insights into the game, and with that expertise, the 46-year-old also operates a Youtube Channel, where he has amassed 3.06 million subscribers.