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Social media can often be a hub for misinformation, and recently, former Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram found himself caught in an unnecessary controversy. His wife, Shaniera Akram, strongly reacted to a post on X (formerly Twitter) that included Akram’s name in a list of cricketers who have been legally separated from their spouses. The post, titled ‘Divorced XI,’ was widely circulated, prompting Shaniera to set the record straight.
Shaniera Akram calls out false information
The post was shared by the X account Out Of Context Cricket, which listed several well-known cricketers who had gone through divorces, including Ravi Shastri, Javagal Srinath, Dinesh Karthik, and Shikhar Dhawan. Additionally, Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal was named as the “impact player” of the so-called team. However, among these names was Akram, which did not sit well with his wife, Shaniera, as the Pakistani legend has never been divorced.
Shaniera, known for being vocal on social media, wasted no time in calling out the post for spreading incorrect information. She reshared the tweet and wrote: “Hey @GemsOfCricket. You guys are definitely ‘out of context,’ and from what I can see, you’re also out of correct and reliable information!”
Hey @GemsOfCricket You guys are definitely "out of context" and from what I can see you're also out of correct and reliable information! 👏🏼 https://t.co/kn68XKh6xv
— Shaniera Akram (@iamShaniera) February 25, 2025
Her strong reaction quickly gained attention, with fans supporting her stance against spreading baseless rumors. Many users criticized the page for making light of personal matters and using cricketers’ personal lives as a means of engagement.
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Wasim Akram’s personal life and marriage to Shaniera
Akram, regarded as one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time, was first married to Huma Mufti in 1995. The couple shared a happy life and had two sons together. Tragically, Huma passed away in 2009 due to multiple organ failure while undergoing treatment in Chennai, India.
After Huma’s passing, Akram found love again and married Australian social worker Shaniera Thompson in 2013. The two met in Melbourne and developed a strong bond before tying the knot. In 2014, the couple welcomed a daughter, and since then, they have been leading a happy family life.
