Despite the charges against him, Khan has earned immense respect and admiration from current and former cricketers around the world, not just in Pakistan.


Lahore: Imran Khan, the former captain of the Pakistani cricket team and current politician, has been arrested on charges of corruption.
The news of his arrest has sparked widespread reaction on social media, with many cricketers expressing their support for him.
Here is what the cricketers say about Imran Khan:
You are one man, but you have the strength of millions.
— Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) May 9, 2023
Stay strong skipper . #BehindYouSkipper
It's a heart wrenching visual to see our national hero , @ImranKhanPTI being manhandled this way, considering he's injured and has countless services for Pakistan, Where are we heading towards? Show some respect to our national hero’s plz??? pic.twitter.com/UFd08TVOcp
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) May 10, 2023
Right behind you Skipper♥️.
— Waqar Younis (@waqyounis99) May 9, 2023
Injustice at the end produces independence.More Power to you @ImranKhanPTI Lets protect our Leader & freedom #PakistanZindabad. pic.twitter.com/69gQYjqshB
Painful & condemnable act @ImranKhanPTI #ImranKhanArrest https://t.co/Hv0ILjVVej
— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) May 9, 2023
There is no denying that Khan was one of the most prominent cricketers of his time. He was known for his stunning looks, exceptional skills, and strategic abilities, which made cricket in Asia all the more captivating during the 1970s. His reverse-swinging Yorkers and formidable batting made him a successful all-rounder.
Khan retired on a high note, leading his team to victory in the World Cup. He had exceptional career averages and played a pivotal role in the winning team of the 1992 World Cup.
Following his arrest, supporters of his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), clashed with police forces in various cities, resulting in the closure of schools and social media platforms.
Despite the charges against him, Khan has earned immense respect and admiration from current and former cricketers around the world, not just in Pakistan. His contributions to cricket and society have been widely recognized and appreciated.
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