On Saturday, Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar reported that he would embark on a Hajj trip as a state guest of Saudi Arabia.
“Alhamdulillah will perform the honorary Hajj as a state guest of Saudi Arabia,” the former Pace said in a tweet while posting a photo of himself in Ihram, the pilgrim’s attire.
Shoaib Akhtar also revealed that he would address the Hajj conference and other Muslim leaders in Mecca.
The former cricketer and analyst thanked the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Pakistan for the arrangements that made the trip possible.
Earlier this year, Rawalpindi Express unveiled a life-changing career opportunity for 20 super-talented Pakistani soccer players with its sports talent search in partnership with GSV (Global Soccer Ventures) NexGen Soccer Trials and Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Kamyab Jawan Sports Drive.
As per the report, the road to Britain and Ireland became invincible as Akhtar set out to speed up football in Pakistan.
It had also said that Akhtar would play a transformative role in shaping the future of football in Pakistan with GSV.
