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Shoaib Akhtar is a retired Pakistani professional cricket player. His nickname is “Rawalpindi Express”, as he is recognised as the fastest bowler in cricket history. His fastest delivery was clocked at 161.3 km/h against England at the 2003 World Cup.
He has also won the Sitara-e-Imtiaz and was inducted into the PCB Hall of Fame in 2022. Currently, he is a top-tier cricket commentator and analyst, and manages a YouTube channel. He also released an autobiography, ‘Controversially Yours’, in 2011.
So, let’s dive into all the lesser-known details about Shoaib Akhtar.
Shoaib Akhtar Height
Shoaib Akhtar height in feet is 6 feet. Shoaib Akhtar weight during his playing days was recorded as 84 kg. He instilled fear in the opposition with his long, aggressive run-up, supported by his muscular frame.
Shoaib Akhtar Net Worth
Shoaib Akhtar net worth in rupees is estimated to be approximately between ₹170–210 crore. The major contributors to his massive wealth are commentary, YouTube, brand endorsements, and business investments.
He mainly works as a commentator in international matches and also appears as an expert analyst on various sports networks in Pakistan as well as India. Besides that, he also runs a YouTube channel ‘Shoaib Akhtar’, which has more than 6 million subscribers.
Besides that, he has invested in major real estate properties. However, the details have not been revealed to the public. He is also in close partnership with DP World ILT20, Capital Premier League, and Pakistan Cricket Board.
Shoaib Akhtar also receives ₹50,000 per month as a pension from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for his services on the international stage.
Shoaib Akhtar Instagram
Shoaib Akhtar has more than 5 million followers on Instagram. You can find Shoaib Akhtar photo on his official Instagram page @imshoaibakhtar. According to multiple reports, Shoaib Akhtar charges approximately between ₹10–25 lakh rupees per sponsored post.
Shoaib Akhtar House
Shoaib Akhatr primarily lives in a luxurious villa in Islamabad, but he also maintains his ancestral home in Rawalpindi. The estimated market value of his lavish property is approximately ₹16.5–31 crore.
Shoaib Akhtar Cars
Shoaib Akhtar's car collection:
- Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 – ₹2.25 crore.
- Mercedes-Benz S450 – ₹2 crore.
- Rolls-Royce Phantom – ₹9.5 crore.
- Lexus LX600 – ₹2.8 crore.
He also owns several superbikes, such as the Honda CBR 1000RR, Honda CG125, and multiple models of Ducati.
Shoaib Akhtar Family
Shoaib Akhtar was born on 13 August 1975. He was born in Morgah in a humble and modest Muslim family. He follows Sunni Islam.
Shoaib Akhtar father name is Mohammad Akhtar. He worked as a night watchman at a petrol station. His father was a very religious and disciplined person. His father supported him from the start to pursue his dream of becoming a professional cricket player. Sadly, Shoaib Akhtar’s father passed away in 2011.
Shoaib Akhtar mother is Hameeda Awan. She was the emotional and mental support of the entire family. Besides that, she supported him throughout his professional career. Sadly, Shoaib Akhtar’s mother passed away in 2021.
Shoaib Akhtar has three brothers, Shahid, Tahir, and Obaid. He also has a sister named Shumaila.
Shoaib Akhtar Wife
Shoaib Akhatr is married to Rubab Khan. Shoaib Akhtar wife age is 31. There is an 18-year age gap between the couple. The couple got married on 23 June 2014. Rubab is a dedicated housewife and prefers to keep her life private and away from the media spotlight.
Shoaib and Rubab have three children, two sons and one daughter. Shoaib Akhtar son are Mohammad Mikaeel Ali and Mohammad Mujaddid Ali. Shoaib Akhtar daughter name is Nooreh Ali Akhtar.
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