Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has announced the birth of his third child - a baby girl.

“Mikaeel & Mujaddid have a baby sister now. Allah taala has blessed us with a baby daughter,” Akhtar announced in an Instagram post.

“Welcoming Nooreh Ali Akhtar, born during Jumma prayers, 19th of Shaban, 1445 AH,” the former pacer said.

“Aap sab ki duaon ka talab gaar [I request all of you to pray for me],” he added.

Akhtar, who holds the record for bowling the fastest ball, married Rubab Khan on June 25, 2014.

The couple have three children. They welcomed their first child Mohammad Mikaeel Ali in November 2016 and on July 14, 2019, the ex-cricketer and his wife welcomed their second son.