Pakistan cricket fraternity stands by Imran Khan after assassination attempt
The Hindu
National team captain Babar Azam and former players like Wasim Akram and Mushtaq Ahmed condemned the attack on former Prime Minister Imran Khan
Former and current Pakistan cricketers on Thursday condemned the the assassination attempt on ex prime minister Imran Khan, a World Cup-winning captain, by an unidentified gunman during a protest march in the eastern city of Wazirabad.
The 70-year-old Khan, who led Pakistan to its lone 50-over World Cup triumph in 1992, was shot and wounded in the leg in the attack but is said to be out of danger.
"Strongly condemn this heinous attack on Imran Khan. May Allah keep Kaptaan safe and protect our beloved Pakistan, Ameen," national team captain Babar Azam, who is in Australia for the ongoing T20 World Cup, tweeted.
Legendary pacer and former captain Wasim Akram termed the assassination attempt as disturbing.
"Deeply disturbed about the events unfolding in Wazirabad. Our prayers with Imran BHAI and everyone there. We as a country must come together and not allow anyone to distort our national unity," Akram, who played under Khan in the 1992 World Cup-winning team, wrote on his Twitter handle.
Former leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed wished Khan "a long and healthy life".
"May He always maintain this smile on skippers face... My prayers are always with you @ImranKhanPTI," he tweeted.
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