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Here is the captivating love story of the legendary Pakistani cricketer and his wife, Rubab Khan, which began when their families unexpectedly met during Hajj.
Chankesh Rao | Feb 09, 2025, 09:04 PM IST
1.The Rawalpindi Express
Shoaib Akhtar is a highly decorated and famous bowler in world cricket known for his exceptional pace. He set a record for the fastest delivery at 161.3 kmph during the 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup. He is widely regarded as the fastest bowler in history and was given the nickname "Rawalpindi Express."
2.Achieving records and fame
Akhtar made his international debut in 1997, joining the ranks of Pakistan's renowned fast bowlers such as Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis. Throughout his illustrious fourteen-year career, he played 163 ODIs, 46 Tests, and 15 T20Is for Pakistan, taking an impressive total of 444 wickets.
3.Who is Shoaib Akhtar's wife, Rubab Khan?
The retired cricketer chooses to lead a private life, away from the spotlight. For those unfamiliar, Shoaib Akhtar is happily married to the beautiful Rubab Khan. The couple tied the knot in 2014 and are proud parents to three children: Mohammad Mikaeel Ali, Mohammad Mujaddid Ali, and Nooreh Ali Akhtar.
4.Rubab's profession
Rubab Khan was born on June 23, 1994, in Haripur district, Pakistan. She is the daughter of a well-known businessman named Mushtaq Khan. Reports suggest that she received her education in Abbottabad. Other personal or professional details about her are not widely known.
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5.Dedicated homemaker
Rubab Khan is currently a dedicated homemaker, fully committed to her family. Her constant support has played a crucial role in Shoaib's journey through the ups and downs of life.
6.Shoaib Akhtar and Rubab Khan's love story
Shoaib Akhtar's path crossed with Mushtaq, the father of Rubab, during their pilgrimage to Hajj in 2013. It was during this encounter that Shoaib expressed his desire for assistance in finding a suitable life partner. This initial interaction laid the groundwork for a potential match between Shoaib and Rubab. After careful consideration, both families agreed to the union. On June 23rd, 2014, the couple exchanged vows in a humble ceremony held in Mohalla Ramzani, Pakistan.
7.Age difference of 18 years
When the couple got married in 2014, Shoaib was 39, while Rubab was 21 and the former cricketer received slight trolling for their huge age gap. Shoaib and Rubab welcomed their first child, Mohammad Mikaeel Ali, in 2016, and at that time, the former cricketer was 41.
8.Shoaib became father at 48
Rubab welcomed her third child in March 2024 at the age of 30, while her husband, Shoaib, was 48 years old. The news of Shoaib becoming a father in his late 40s sparked a buzz on the internet once again.
