Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has announced the death of his elder brother Shahid Akhtar.
He shared the sad news on social media platform X, saying that his brother has passed away and returned to Allah Almighty.
Shoaib Akhtar also informed that the funeral prayer for Shahid Akhtar will be offered today after Asr prayers in H-8, Islamabad.
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) June 23, 2026
The news has led to an outpouring of grief and condolences from people in the cricket community and social circles.
