Shaniera Akram has fiercely shut down baseless social media rumors and malicious AI-generated videos falsely claiming that Pakistani cricket legend Wasim Akram had passed away from a heart attack.
The horrific hoax, which rapidly went viral across various digital platforms, had sparked widespread panic and profound concern among millions of cricket fans around the globe.
Putting an abrupt end to the cruel rumors, Shaniera took to social media to share a brand-new, energetic video of her husband sweating it out in the gym. The iconic ‘Sultan of Swing’ can be seen effortlessly powering through a rigorous workout routine—including cable pull-downs, pull-ups, and barbell floor presses—before flashing a reassuring smile directly at the camera.
In the caption accompanying the video, Shaniera firmly clarified the situation: “I am sharing this recording in response to the fake news and AI videos spreading on social media. As you can see, he is in the gym and absolutely fine.”
The timely visual update immediately brought a massive sigh of relief to the global cricketing community, permanently laying the nasty rumors to rest.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest fast bowlers in the history of the sport, former captain Wasim Akram played an instrumental role in Pakistan’s historic 1992 Cricket World Cup triumph. Since retiring from international cricket, he has remained a highly visible and beloved figure as a prominent coach and globally recognized broadcast commentator.
