Sultan of Swing, former left-arm fast bowler, Wasim Akram became a father for a third time as his wife, Shaniera Akram welcomed a baby girl yesterday.

The news was announced on Twitter by Wasim Akram on his account as he shared the picture of his new born daughter, Aiyla Akram.

Aiyla is the third child of Akram who has two sons, Taimur and Akbar from his previous marriage to Huma Akram.

Also a praised commentator and bowling coach, Akram married Shaniera last year on 12th August in a small ceremony, which was attended by his family and close friends.

The news of Sheniera expecting their first child was shared via Twitter accounts and the couple had been receiving best wishes from his fans all over the world.

Akram married Shaniera after the sad demise of his wife in 2009 due to multiple organ failure.

Fans congratulated the couple over Twitter:

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