ISLAMABAD: Former pacer Shoaib Akhtar's mother passed away in Islamabad.

According to the details she was rushed to the hospital after her health deteriorated, however, she could not survive .

Sharing the news of his mother's demise on Twitter, Akhtar said that the funeral prayers will be held in Islamabad’s sector H-8.

“My mother, my everything, with the will of Allah taala, has left for heavenly abode,” Akhtar said.

The 46-year-old cricketer turned analyst is said to be one of the fastest and fiercest bowlers in international cricket, as he possesses the record for the fastest delivery bowled in international cricket.

Akhtar has represented Pakistan in 224 international matches.