Shoaib Akhtar's Elder Brother Shahid Passes Away, Former Pakistan Cricketer Pens Heartbreaking Note

Shoaib Akhtar reportedly took to his social media handle to share news of his brother Shahid's demise. Well, the reason and the exact cause of Shahid's demise is not out.

By Siddhi Chatterjee Last Updated: Jun 24, 2026 | 19:29:44 IST

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Shoaib Akhtar has been one of Pakistan's greatest cricketers. However, at the moment, he is dealing with a lot of personal grief. This is because, according to social media reports, Shoaib Akhtar has lost his elder brother named Shahid. The former Pakistan cricketer reportedly took to his social media handle to express his grief, and many of his fans offered condolences over the tragedy.

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How did Shoaib Akhtar's brother, Shahid pass away?

Shoaib Akhtar reportedly took to his social media handle to share news of his brother Shahid's demise. Well, the reason and the exact cause of Shahid's demise have not been revealed. However, Shoaib had taken to his social media handle to express his grief related to the demise of his elder brother. Shoaib's now viral post read:

"I'm very saddened to share that my beloved older brother, Shahid Akhtar, has returned to Allah Subhana wa Taala. Namaz-e-Janaza time & place will be informed in the morning."

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Former Pakistan cricketer, Rashid Latif confirmed the news of Shoaib Akhtar's brother, Shahid's demise

Well, the exact details related to what had happened to the brother of Shoaib Akhtar has been kept private. However, it was Former Pakistan cricketer, Rashid Latif who had reportedly taken to Facebook to confirm that Shoaib's brother passed away. Well, the exact cause of the demise of Shoaib Akhtar's brother, Shahid, has not been made public on social media. However, when news related to Shahid's demise came out, fans of Shoaib across the world sent him strength. Well, Shoaib's influence has been way beyond national boundaries. He had written on Facebook:

"We belong to Allah, and to Him we shall return. Shoaib Akhtar's brother, Shahid Akhtar, has passed away. Funeral prayer will be held after H8 cemetery. Request for prayers."

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For Shoaib Akhtar, his brother, Shahid helped him during his days of struggle

For Shoaib Akhtar, his brother, Shahid, was not just an elder brother but had influenced him a lot in the game of cricket. For Shoaib, Shahid stood there at all times when he was facing a wave of struggle in his earlier days. Shoaib Akhtar's cricketing career has been marked with a lot of controversies. He had hogged the limelight due to his explosive bowling skills. Well, even today videos of Shoaib appearing to be angry floats a lot on the social media. Well, speaking of Shoaib Akhtar, there has been an interesting incident related to his bowling. Once Mohammad Kaif wanted to take a shot by stepping out of the crease. According to reports, Shoaib had come running from the front, had taken a long run up and seeing the style, Kaif had stepped aside from the crease.

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Shoaib Akhtar lost his mom earlier and now is dealing with the death of his brother

Well, it was five years back that former Pakistan pacer, Shoaib Akhtar had dealt with another tragedy in his life. Well, it was in 2021 when her health had detoriated and she passed away. Shoaib had reportedly taken to his social media handle to express his grief. He had reportedly written on social media, "My mother, my everything."

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Now, after five years, Shoaib, after the loss of his mother, also lost his elder brother. The former cricketer has lost another beloved member of his family. Well, since Shoaib retired from cricket, he has been seen being active as a cricket pundit. Shoaib has been known for his in-depth discussions during major cricket events. Shoaib Akhtar has reportedly been very vocal regarding the long-lasting issues he has seen in Pakistani cricket. The issues have prevented the Pakistan national team from reaching the heights it achieved in the 1990s and early 2000s.

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