Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar’s elder brother, Shahid Akhtar, has passed away.
Shoaib Akhtar confirmed the news in a social media post, saying that his beloved brother had returned to Allah Almighty. He also prayed for Allah’s mercy and forgiveness for the deceased and requested fans and well-wishers to remember him in their prayers.
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) June 23, 2026
According to the details shared by Shoaib Akhtar, the funeral prayer for Shahid Akhtar will be offered today after Asr prayers at H-8 in Islamabad.
Following the announcement, fans and social media users expressed condolences and offered prayers for the bereaved family.
Shahid Akhtar was known to be one of Shoaib Akhtar’s strongest supporters and played an important role in his cricket journey. He stood by the former fast bowler during his rise to international cricket, as Shoaib went on to become one of the most feared pacers in the world.
The loss comes a few years after Shoaib Akhtar’s mother passed away in 2021, marking another deeply painful moment for the family.
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