Wasim Akram, Shahid Afridi Congratulate PM-in-Waiting Imran Khan

Both former and current crop of Pakistani cricketers took to Twitter to wish the new leader.

With reports emerging that Imran Khan has led his political party Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) to victory in the Pakistan general elections, held on Wednesday, July 25, congratulatory wishes are pouring in for the former cricket captain from the cricketing community.

Khan, the captain of the 1992 Cricket World Cup-winning Pakistan team, found support from his former teammates before the election, with some of them urging people to vote in favour of the former all-rounder.

On Thursday, after Khan claimed victory in the election and addressed the nation, both former and current crop of Pakistani cricketers took to Twitter to wish the PM-in-waiting.

Pakistan bowling great Wasim Akram, one of the most vocal supporters of Khan, wished his mentor all the luck in his future role.

Several other cricketers too gave their best wishes to Khan to usher in a ‘Nayaa Pakistan’.

Congratulating the new Prime Minister of our Country. It was all very formal but I still got to call him Skipper.#ImranKhanPrimeMinister pic.twitter.com/cuEIv28U3B

— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) July 26, 2018

A special speech from a Great Leader..Very simple, honest and practical..Feeling so proud to be a student of such a Mentor.. Congratulations Skipper @ImranKhanPTI #BehindYouSkipper #NayaPakistan

— Waqar Younis (@waqyounis99) July 26, 2018

Who could be a bigger and better example of a leader than Imran Khan, who as a super star had the world at his feet and yet elbow greased for 22 years to work for his objective and vision..he’s special and we are proud to have him as our Prime Minister..

— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) July 26, 2018

Congrat PTI and @ImranKhanPTI on a truly historic victory! The 22 yr old struggle has finally paid off & deservedly. Pakistanis have a lot of expectations from u I really hope u lead from the front! I request all opposing parties& media to accept the result and help rebuild 🇵🇰

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) July 26, 2018

This is the result of 22 years of conviction , relentless efforts , determination and not giving up!
Congratulations @ImranKhanPTI You have done it!!!#PrimeMinisterImranKhan #NayaPakistan #ElectionPakistan2018Results

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) July 26, 2018

All my prayers and wishes for our new PM...But we all have to strive together to achieve for better pakistan. It’s our pakistan and we all are accountable and responsible. Allah bless all @ImranKhanPTI

— Saqlain Mushtaq (@Saqlain_Mushtaq) July 26, 2018

Best of luck @ImranKhanPTI May Allah make you successful so you can do great things for Pakistan inshAllah! With blessing of Allah and support of Pakistani’s we all together can make this country a better and safe place for everyone #VoteForPakistan #voteforcaptaan @PTIofficial

— Mushtaq Ahmed (@Mushy_online) July 24, 2018

Congratulations Pakistan.We finally have a true leader & 1 most admired around the world.His sincerity & hard work reflects his success in anything he does. Sport, a hospital & now leading the country. I welcome my 1 & only inspiration @ImranKhanPTI as my country’s Prime Minister

— Azhar Mahmood (@AzharMahmood11) July 26, 2018

The current Pakistani players too sent in their congratulatory messages.

Ma Shaa Allah @ImranKhanPTI U done it once again 🤲🏼, Long Marathon Struggle against corruption ✅, A man of Strong Believe , #GREATLEADER #IRONMAN 😍👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼, Banay Ga Naya Pakistan 🇵🇰, IN SHAA ALLAH ,

— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) July 26, 2018

That was one inspiring speech, had the honesty and sincerity of a leader who feels the people of Pakistan
My daughter and the children of this generation are going to be part of #NayaPakistan. No words to describe that feeling. Congrats @ImranKhanPTI I’m praying for ur success IA

— Wahab Riaz (@WahabViki) July 26, 2018

22 years of struggle, relentless efforts, dedication & single minded pursuit for a cause finally pays off. #Congrats @ImranKhanPTI Bhai. V finally have a leader v can proudly look up to for leading us in global arena. #NayaPakistan from dream to finally a reality In Sha Allah pic.twitter.com/gnPdJvtk5T

— Ahmad Shahzad 🇵🇰 (@iamAhmadshahzad) July 25, 2018