Shoaib Akhtar Welcomes a Baby Boy

Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar and his wife Rubab Khan welcomed a baby boy on Monday. Shortly after, the cricketer took to Twitter to express his joy at the birth of his son. 

Guys, am ecstatic to share that me & Begum have been blessed with a healthy baby boy just now. Oh what a feeling! Thank u Allah Pak.

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) November 7, 2016

Both Mom & little angel are fine. Getting a human life to dis world is surely d biggest miracle. Rawalpindi Express is now a Proud Papa!!!

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) November 7, 2016

The most prized catch my hands have ever, ever held on to....what a feeling!!!!! pic.twitter.com/L13wKxUn5y

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) November 7, 2016

The cricket family also congratulated the proud father on Twitter,

Buhut Mubarak @shoaib100mph May Allah bless you, little one and your family. Amen

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) November 7, 2016

Congrats @shoaib100mph & his wife on the arrival of their son. Watch out world, there's another "playa" in town! #littlePindiExpress

— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) November 8, 2016

What a wonderful news @shoaib100mph! May Allah keep this baby in His shade of love and protection & give him the best of both worlds, Ameen.

— Inzamam-ul-Haq (@InziTheLegend) November 7, 2016

Congratulations on the arrival of your new baby @shoaib100mph My prayers are with you & your family. Welcome to the ? of parenthood. #DaddyG

— waqar younis (@waqyounis99) November 7, 2016