[4] Akhter played at South Asia Cricket Academy prior to signing for Gloucestershire in March 2023.

[6][7] In his third first-class match, on 13 June 2023, he impressed by taking 4-33 from 17 overs against Leicestershire.

[9][10] He took his first five-wicket haul for Gloucestershire on the opening day of the 2024 County Championship, finishing with figures of 5/89 against Yorkshire at Bristol on 12 April 2024.

[12] Akhter was named in the England Lions squad for a four-day match against Sri Lanka at New Road, Worcester in August 2024.

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