Shoaib Akhtar joins TikTok with ‘thoughtful’ message

Lahore: Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has joined TikTok, a popular online video sharing application, with a thoughtful message.

The fast pacer took to Twitter account to introduce his TikTok account to his fans. “Finally, I am on your favorite platform #TikTok. Cricket & so much more, but with responsibility,” Akhtar wrote with a link attached to the tweet.

Finally, i am on your favorite platform #TikTok . Cricket & so much more, but with responsibility. Watch my first video & follow me!https://t.co/0D81FJPT6J

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) February 7, 2022

In his first TikTok video, the world’s fastest bowler was seen sitting on a heavy bike with a helmet in his hands. “Like you need to wear a helmet before riding a motorcycle and face my bowling, you also need to slow down, and think before uploading anything on the internet to see if it is causing any harm to anyone,” he said in the video.

The pacer advised netizens to always be mindful before uploading content on the internet and take care of themselves. The video closes with the ex-cricketer wearing the helmet, kickstarting the motorcycle and riding away.

Within the first few hours of its creation, Shoaib Akhtar’s TikTok account attracted over 22,000 followers. However, he himself hasn’t followed anyone back.