“There is absolutely no truth in the story being reported”

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Legendary Pakistan pace bowler Shoaib Akhtar has denied rumours that he is marrying a 17-year-old girl.

According to reports, Akhtar was set to visit his hometown of Rawalpindi on June 12 to finalise the details of his marriage to Rubab.

Akhtar denounced the rumours via his Twitter account, saying: “I would like to confirm that I’m not getting married to 17-year-old girl, there is absolutely no truth in the story being reported…Wishes are always welcome BUT NOT for some crap rumour…My journalist friends, I expect sensible reporting and not rumour spreading. Thanks!”