Tag: Pakistani Cricketer
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Wasim Akram reveals he got addicted to cocaine
Former captain of Pakistan, Wasim Akram, in his his autobiography book, “Sultan Wasim Akram” has given details of his battle with cocaine addiction after his playing career came to an end. Extracts from his book were published alongside his interview in The Times. “I liked to indulge myself; I liked to party,” he writes. “The…
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Legendary umpire Asad Rauf passes away
Former Pakistan umpire Asad Rauf passed away on Thursday (September 15) due to cardiac arrest. Rauf breathed his last at the age of 66.He officiated 64 Tests (49 as on-field umpire and 15 as TV umpire), 139 ODIs and 28 T20Is. Rauf was a former National Bank Of Pakistan (NBP) and Pakistan National Shipping Corporation…
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Shoaib Akhtar requests prayers for eight-hour long knee surgery
Pakistan’s former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has requested prayers for his knee surgery. He has been admitted to a hospital in Australia. In a video message from his hospital bed, Shoaib Akhtar in said that he will have an eight-hour long surgery for which he needs prayers. The former cricketer said that he hopes this…
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Rawalpindi Express: Shoaib Akhtar announces biopic, shares teaser
Former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar has announced the launch of his biopic titled, “Rawalpindi Express – Running against the odds”. He made the announcement on social media. “Beginning of this beautiful journey. Announcing the launch of my story, my life, my Biopic, ‘RAWALPINDI EXPRESS – Running against the odds’,” tweeted Shoaib. “You’re in for a ride…
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Shaheen Shah Afridi reveals details about his relationship with fiancé Ansha
Pakistan’s star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi talked about his fiancé Ansha in Geo News‘ programme ‘Aik Din Geo Ke Sath.’ While answering a question about his engagement with Ansha, Afridi said: “It was my wish and Alhumdulillah it is fulfilled now.” “I met her and will meet her soon,” he added. “I found my heart…
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Bismah Maroof to take her 10-month-old daughter to the Commonwealth Games
Pakistan Women’s cricket team captain Bismah Maroof has been allowed by the Commonwealth Games (CWG) to take her daughter with her to the tournament. Earlier, the Commonwealth Games village said they will not accommodate Bismah’s infant daughter. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had asked the CWG Federation for two extra accreditations to accommodate Maroof’s mother and…
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Shoaib Akhtar reveals he was his mother’s driver for 11 years, pays tribute
Pakistani cricket star Shoaib Akhtar recalled his relationship with his mother on the occasion of Mother’s Day during an interview with Sportskeeda. Akhtar said that he was very close to her. “After my retirement, I served my mother for 11 years as a driver. I used to drive a car for my mother for almost…
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‘Lies’: Afridi responds to allegations of forcing Danish Kaneria to convert to Islam
Shahid Afridi has responded to the allegations of forcing former Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria to convert to Islam. Talking exclusively to The Current, Shahid Afridi said he does not want to dignify such baseless allegations by responding to a man who has tarnished Pakistan’s name in the cricketing world. Kaneria was banned for life for…
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‘Mind your own business, meri coach mat bano’: Sarfaraz Ahmed under fire for mansplaining wife Khushbakht
Pakistan’s former test cricket captain Sarfaraz Ahmed and his wife Khushbakht recently appeared on Nida Yasir’s Sehri show on ARY Digital, the duo shared that they don’t talk about cricket after an unforgettable moment happened between them before their marriage. The couple shared why they avoid talking about cricket. “It was my first Test tour…
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Shoaib Malik reveals what Sania Mirza did for son’s complexion during pregnancy
Cricketer Shoaib Malik appeared alongside actor Ushna Shah on Nida Yasir’s sehri show, on which the ace athlete made a revelation about his wife Sania Mirza. Shoaib revealed that Sania ate a lot of apples so that her son’s complexion would be fair at birth on her mother’s suggestion. “My mother in law fed a…