Pakistan former captain and the greatest left arm fast bowler of world cricket Wasim Akram will marry an Austrlain woman Shaniera Thompson. Media reports says that 47-year-old Wasim proposed to Shaniera Thompson on bended knee in their lounge room in Manchester during ICC Champions Trophy. Wasim met Thompson in 2011 in Melbourne.
Shaniera Thompson, former public relations consultant, has converted to Islam and she will live in Pakistan. the 30-year-old Shaniera Thompson said: “It was the romantic moment of my life because it was so genuine,” She told Akram: “If we are doing this the traditional way, then you have to ask my father.” Thompson’s father is happy for couple and have given his blessing to Wasim and Thompson.
This will be Wasim Akram’s second marriage. Wasim Akram first marriage was held in 1995 with Huma. In 2009 Huma Akram died. They had two boys who are now aged 15 and 12. Both the children are also happy on Wasim Akram’s second marriage.
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