KARACHI: Pakistani fast bowling legend Wasim Akram is expecting his first child with Australian wife Shaniera Akram.
Akram already has two sons, Taimur and Akber, from his previous marriage.
The cricket superstar shared this exciting news with his fans via his Twitter.
I am thrilled to announce that @iamShaniera and I are expecting our first child together .Thank you for your wishes&prayers #babyontheway
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) September 1, 2014
The former left-arm pacer married Melbourne-born Shaniera on August 12 last year, in an intimate ceremony in which only a few family members and close friends were invited.
Wasim&I couldn't be happier sharing our wonderful news.Thank you for all your wishes #babyontheway @wasimakramlive pic.twitter.com/iVIP2vEeos
— Shaniera Akram (@iamShaniera) September 1, 2014
Our boys, family and friends are very excited and we look forward to a happy healthy arrival early next year InshAllah 🎉
— Shaniera Akram (@iamShaniera) September 1, 2014
Wasim has two sons from his first wife, Huma, whom he married back in 1995. Huma, unfortunately passed away in 2005 due to multiple organ failure.
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Congrats!
It's 2009 not 2005.
Congratulations to both of you.
Congratulations Wasim, Tremendous ambassador for Pakistan, and greatest fast bowler of all time.