Cricket fraternity prays for injured Imran Khan

KARACHI: Following the assassination attempt on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, former and current cricketers felt extremely disappointed over the incident. 

Taking to Twitter, the Pakistan team captain Babar Azam condemned the attack on the former PM. 

"Strongly condemn this heinous attack on Imran Khan. May Allah keep Kaptaan safe and protect our beloved Pakistan, Ameen," he wrote on Twitter after the former cricketer was left injured followed by a firing incident during PTI's long march in Gujranwala. 

Khan's former teammate Wasim Akram also reacted after the incident and prayed for Pakistan. 

"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," he wrote. 

Legendary all-rounder Shahid Afridi also wished Imran a speedy recovery after the attack.

Former cricketers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Hafeez also shared concerns over the incident. 

Shadab Khan and Fakhar Zaman, who are currently in Australia with Pakistan team for T20 World Cup 2022, also prayed for Khan's recovery.