Shoaib Akhtar, the former Pakistani cricketer, has recently made headlines for signing and then backing out of a deal with the Over The Top (OTT) platform Urduflix.
The news of Shoaib Akhtar joining forces with the OTT platform created a lot of buzz and excitement among his fans.
However, in a surprising turn of events, Shoaib Akhtar backed out of the deal, leaving many of his fans and the platform in confusion.
Many of his followers expressed their joy and wished Shoaib Akhtar luck in his new innings. Shoaib Akhtar had already signed up for the film Rawalpindi Express but later dropped out.
According to sources, Shoaib Akhtar had signed a multi-million dollar deal with Urduflix, which was set to bring the cricketer’s larger-than-life persona and expert cricket analysis to the platform.
The deal was expected to be a game-changer for Urduflix, which was looking to establish itself as a leader in the OTT space in Pakistan.
He is not the first cricketer to strike a deal with UrduFlix, since former captain Shoaib Malik previously had a programme on the OTT platform with his wife, Indian tennis star Sania Mirza.
However, just a few days after the signing of the deal, Shoaib Akhtar backed out, citing personal reasons for his decision.
The cricketer released a statement saying that he had decided to put his family and personal life first and that he could not commit to the demands of the OTT platform at this time.
While the exact reasons for Shoaib Akhtar’s decision are not known, it is believed that the cricketer’s commitment to his personal life and family played a big role in his decision to back out of the deal.
Regardless of the reasons, Shoaib Akhtar’s fans are sure to be disappointed by his decision, as they were looking forward to seeing him bring his expertise and insights to the platform.
