'Strongly condemn this heinous attack' - Pakistan cricketing fraternity reacts to Pakistan Legend and former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s ‘assassination attempt’

Former Pakistan Prime Minister and 1992 World Cup-winning captain Imran Khan was gravely injured in the process of an attempt of assassination in Wazirabad, Pakistan. The unfortunate incident unfolded when the Imran, the PTI chairman, held the anti-government rally across Pakistan.

Members of the Pakistan cricketing fraternity immediately took heed of the situation and have condemned the attack. It is reported that as many as seven people, including the former cricketer, were injured in the firing at the rally.

The lone attacker had clear motive of assassinating the former Prime Minister under the pretext of ‘the PTI chairman misguiding the people of the country’. The Punjab police have confirmed in a statement that during the attack apart from the seven people injured, one person was killed.

The former cricketer was speaking to the crowd present in the rally while atop a container truck about his ongoing “long march” to Islamabad to protest the current administration under Shehbaz Sharif, when the shooter opened fire. What followed was the assailant getting apprehended after opening fire towards Mr. Khan.

Furthermore, it is reported that the ousted Prime Minister sustained three bullet injuries to his leg after the assailant opened fire at his rally on Thursday evening. Fortunately, Imran who was leading the anti-government protests in a long march towards Islamabad, is said to be out of danger.

The cricketing fraternity and players who have been mentored by Imran, were saddened by the unfortunate event, and reacted to the heinous crime. From Pakistan skipper Babar Azam to former teammates and friends Wasim Akram, took to Twitter to condemn the attack on the cricketing legend.

Here is how Twitter reacted to the assassination attempt on Imran Khan-

Strongly condemn this heinous attack on @ImranKhanPTI. May Allah keep Kaptaan safe and protect our beloved Pakistan, Ameen.

— Babar Azam (@babarazam258) November 3, 2022

Dua hai @ImranKhanPTI theek hon. Aur jo jo is hamle mai zakhmi hue hein woh jald se jald sehat yaab ho jayein. Meri puray mulk se guzarish hai ke aman qayam rakhein.

— Shadab Khan (@76Shadabkhan) November 3, 2022

I highly condemn what happened in Wazirabad today, let us all stay strong and support each other. Everyone's safety should be our first priority. Sabse pehle Pakistan 🇵🇰

— Hassan Ali 🇵🇰 (@RealHa55an) November 3, 2022

Heard about the attack on @ImranKhanPTI . Alhamdolillah he is fine and in good spirits. This clip of him is from after the attack.

I strongly condemn the attack. pic.twitter.com/VeFxFIYf8p

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) November 3, 2022

Highly condemn the attack on @ImranKhanPTI. My prayers for the health and speedy recovery of all the injured people and deceased. May Allah SWT protect Pakistan, Ameen.

— Fakhar Zaman (@FakharZamanLive) November 3, 2022

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.

— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) November 3, 2022

I Strongly condemn heinous firing attack on PTI Chairman Imran Khan & others…praying for their speedy recovery and health May Allah keep everyone safe and sound Ameen

— Kamran Akmal (@KamiAkmal23) November 3, 2022

عمران خان صاحب اور اُن کے ساتھیوں کی جلد اور مکمل صحتیابی کے لیے دعاگو ہوں اللّٰہ تعالٰی سب کو اپنی حفاظت میں رکھے آمین

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) November 3, 2022

Strongly condemn the attack on @ImranKhanPTI. May he stay safe & get well soon. Aameen 🤲🏼

— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) November 3, 2022

Strongly condemn the Attack on @ImranKhanPTI May he Get well soon 🤲🏻

— Saeed Ajmal (@REALsaeedajmal) November 3, 2022