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Wahab Riaz Spill the Beans on Shoaib Akhtar’s Friendship With Katrina Kaif

Shoaib Akhtar’s friendship with Katrina Kaif recently made headlines after an intresting story was shared by Wahab Riaz on a comedy show. The former Pakistani cricketer revealed that Akhtar, the legendary fast bowler, had a surprising connection with the Bollywood star. The news left his teammates stunned during a casual dinner on tour, adding yet another fascinating chapter to Akhtar’s life both on and off the field.

Shoaib Akhtar’s Friendship with Katrina Kaif: An Unbelievable Story

During a tour in New Zealand, several Pakistani players were gathered in Shoaib Akhtar’s room for dinner when the Bollywood song Sheila Ki Jawani played on television. It was at this moment that Shoaib nonchalantly told his teammates that he not only knew Katrina Kaif but shared a friendship with her. The statement left the team in disbelief, with even senior player Mohammad Hafeez visibly shocked. While some cricketers doubted his claim, Akhtar stood firm, growing frustrated at their disbelief. As Wahab humorously recounted, the fast bowler eventually kicked everyone out of his room, forcing them to continue their dinner at a nearby restaurant.

Bollywood Connections of the Fastest Bowler

Shoaib Akhtar has long had connections to the Indian film industry, notably playing for Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008. His friendships with Bollywood superstars like Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan lend credibility to his story about knowing Katrina Kaif. Wahab Riaz’s humorous retelling of this incident gave fans a rare glimpse into the lighter side of Akhtar’s career, showing how even an intense figure like him can surprise his teammates with such unexpected revelations.