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.