Wasim Akram's wife laid to rest in Lahore

Mon, Oct 26 07:49 PM

Huma Akram, the wife of former Pakistan cricket captain Wasim Akram, was laid to rest in her hometown of Lahore on Monday.

Huma, 42, a psychologist and hypnotherapist died in a hospital in Chennai on Sunday after multiple organ failure.

Wasim told reporters that he had lost a close companion and friend and it would be difficult to bear the loss of his wife. "I just hope I have the courage and fortitude to raise my two kids properly," he said.

Former Pakistan batsman Saeed Anwar led the funeral prayers which were attended by cricketers Inzamam-ul-Haq, Mushtaq Ahmed and Muhammad Yousuf among hundreds of other people.

(Editing by Alison Wildey

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