Shoaib Akhtar ties the knot
ABBOTTABAD: Fierce pacer Shoaib Akhtar begins a new innings of his life after tying the knot with 20-year old Rubab Mushtaq from Abbottabad.News of Shoaib Akhtar became talk of the town last month,...
June 25, 2014
ABBOTTABAD: Fierce pacer Shoaib Akhtar begins a new innings of his life after tying the knot with 20-year old Rubab Mushtaq from Abbottabad.
News of Shoaib Akhtar became talk of the town last month, however the 'Rawalpindi Express' – at that time – termed it an absolute lie on social media.
"I would like to confirm that I'm not getting married to 17 year old girl,there is absolutely no truth in the story being reported..(Contd.)
— Shoaib Akhtar (@DaFastestBowler) June 7, 2014
...If not me,atleast respect the girl! Totally False"
— Shoaib Akhtar (@DaFastestBowler) June 7, 2014However, Shoaib’s brother Shahid Akhtar, confirmed to Geo News that wedding ceremony was held on June 23rd and the couple is planning to perform Hajj later this year.
He also confirmed that it is purely an arranged marriage and Shoaib was not aware of the family’s decision.
