Islamabad

Pakistan cricket team players and former pacer Shoaib Akhtar on Thursday condemned the attack on former Pakistan Prime Minister and legendary cricketer Imran Khan.

The 1992 World Cup-winning captain was injured in a firing incident near his container during a long march he was carrying out to protest against the ruling coalition on Thursday.

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

— Babar Azam (@babarazam258) November 3, 2022

Shoaib Akhtar also condemned the attack.

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

"Strongly condemn the attack on @ImranKhanPTI. May he stay safe and get well soon. Aameen," former Pakistan batter Mohammad Hafeez tweeted.

The incident took place when the Haqeeqi March entered Wazirabad. Following the firing, there was a stampede during the march.

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The incident took place in Wazirabad on a day Team Pakistan played a Super 12 must-win match against South Africa in Sydney in the T20 World Cup.