Shoaib Akhtar Faces Rs 100 Crore Defamation Threat Legal Notice 

Apologize or Face Rs 100 Crore Defamation Case – Legal Notice Sent to Shoaib Akhtar

May 31, 2025 – In a dramatic legal escalation, former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has been served with a Rs 100 crore defamation notice, demanding an unconditional apology for allegedly defamatory remarks made in a recent interview.

The Allegation

The legal notice, reportedly sent by a prominent business group (or individual, depending on the actual case), accuses Akhtar of making false and damaging statements that have tarnished their reputation. According to the notice, his comments were not only baseless but delivered with the intent to mislead the public.

The Demand

The notice gives Akhtar 7 days to issue a public apology across multiple platforms, including television and social media. Failure to comply will result in a Rs 100 crore defamation lawsuit being filed against him in a civil court.

Shoaib Akhtar Responds

While the Rawalpindi Express is no stranger to controversy, he has yet to make an official statement regarding this legal threat. However, sources close to Akhtar claim he stands by his remarks and is ready to defend them if necessary.

Background

Shoaib Akhtar, known for his outspoken nature, has often stirred headlines with his fiery critiques of players, administrators, and public figures. This is not the first time his comments have sparked legal tension, but the magnitude of this defamation claim sets a new precedent.

Legal Experts Weigh In

Legal analysts believe this case could become a landmark for celebrity accountability in South Asia. “Defamation laws apply to everyone, including public figures,” said Advocate Ramesh Kapoor. “If proven, this could serve as a strong deterrent for unverified public allegations.”

Conclusion

As the story unfolds, cricket fans and legal experts alike are watching closely. Whether Akhtar apologizes or chooses to fight the case could shape not only his public image but also future legal standards for media personalities.

Stay tuned for real-time updates on this developing story.

Shoaib Akhtar was the first to show in international cricket that the speed of the ball can be increased to 100 miles per hour. The Pakistan fast bowler, who has made the lives of batsmen miserable with his speed, also creates a storm in his speeches. This time, the former cricketer is in danger. A Pakistani TV presenter and sports journalist has threatened to file a defamation case of Rs 100 crore after being 'insulted' by his words.

In a program called Tamasha aired on May 25, Pindi Express talked about the TV presenter named Dr. Noman Niaz. There is a segment called The Dugout in that program. There, Shoaib said in some context, 'This Dr. Noman Niaz, he used to pull our bags. We kept him for that job.'

Noman Niaz did not take the matter lightly. He has also sent a legal notice claiming that Shoaib's words have caused defamation. The notice states that Shoaib has made untrue, fabricated, unethical and defamatory statements to damage Dr. Niaz's professional reputation.
Shoaib Akhtar has played 46 Tests, 163 ODIs and 15 T20Is for Pakistan.

The notice also mentions Dr. Niaz's long association with Pakistani cricket. The notice states that Dr. Niaz has written more than 3,500 articles on Pakistani cricket on domestic and foreign platforms including Wisden.

Shoaib has been reminded of these issues and asked to apologize by issuing a public statement within 14 days and respond to the notice. If Shoaib does not do these things, Niaz has also threatened to file a compensation case of Rs 100 crore for defamation. Shoaib has not said anything about this yet.

However, this is not the first time that Shoaib and Niaz have had trouble. Earlier, there was a heated exchange between the two on a live show on PTV Sports. Shoaib resigned from PTV Sports over the incident.