Former international cricketer Shoaib Akhtar. PHOTO: AFP
The man dubbed as ‘The Rawalpindi Express’ claimed on Twitter that the reports were just a "rumour" and tweeted a statement on reports of his marriage:
https://twitter.com/DaFastestBowler/status/475255943677366272
https://twitter.com/DaFastestBowler/status/475255703872233472
The account is not verified by Twitter but appears on cricinfo's list "Cricket on Twitter".
Members of Akhtar's family had told The Express Tribune on Friday that Akhtar is due to visit his hometown of Rawalpindi on June 12 and wedding dates have been finalised for the third week of June.
Sources told The Express Tribune that the mehndi function is scheduled for June 19, while the rukhsati is scheduled for the 20th at Haripur’s Bilawal Hall and the valima will be held in Rawalpindi on the 22nd.
The Express Tribune has made numerous attempts to contact Akthar but the bowler's cellphone has been switched off.
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@jamshed kharian-pak: A 3-year-old girl in Saudi Arabia was reportedly raped by a group of men. After taking turns violating the toddler, the men dumped her near a hospital where she was classified in serious condition, the website Emirates 24/7 reported.
Well if the report is correct then I would advise him to at least respect his family members if not anyone else !
@jamshed kharian-pak: It's 18 years.
in France Marriage is Ahthorised with a Girl aged 16 years if her parents are Agree Boy from 18 years till no limit what about Pakistani Marriage Leagle age?
Ok... Fair Enough!
Lol news is correct as I have family terms with his family ...its his mom's wish and he had had arguments with his parents...poor guy
Who cares. Why is this in the news.
the 17 yr old is probably more mature... just saying...
We also respect u the great fast bowler. But plrase get married to avoid this sort of rumours.:-P
In the face of those who started bad mouthing him earlier today.