Categories: Sports

Wasim Akram’s Car Attacked in Karachi

Cricket legend Wasim Akram’s car has been fired at Pakistan’s commercial capital, Karachi, police say.

The shooting took place near the National Stadium in Karachi’s Karsaz area on August 5, reports said. The former Pakistan cricket captain was not hurt in the attack.

Police said the incident appeared to be a case of road rage.

Gun violence is not uncommon in Karachi, with much of it linked to militant groups.

Wasim Akram told the Express News channel: “A car hit mine, I stopped him and then his guy stepped out and fired at my car.”

Police say a hunt is on to arrest the owners of the other car.

Wasim Akram, who retired in 2003, is massively popular in Pakistan.

The great left-arm paceman took 502 one-day wickets and claimed 414 Test victims in a 19-year international career.

He is currently taking part in a training camp in Karachi, coaching young bowlers from across the country.

Many in Pakistan, including politician and former cricketer Imran Khan, were quick to condemn the attack and express relief that Wasim Akram was unhurt.

Clyde K. Valle

Clyde is a business graduate interested in writing about latest news in politics and business. He enjoys writing and is about to publish his first book. He’s a pet lover and likes to spend time with family. When the time allows he likes to go fishing waiting for the muse to come.

Share
Published by
Clyde K. Valle

Recent Posts

Harvey Weinstein in Hospital After Conviction Overturned

Harvey Weinstein has been hospitalized just days after his 2020 rape conviction in New York…

9 hours ago

Hamas Releases Video of Two Hostages, Including a Kidnapped US Citizen

Hamas has published a video showing the first proof of life of US and Israeli…

10 hours ago

Trump Trial: Prosecutors and Attorneys Deliver Opening Statements

Prosecutors and Donald Trump’s attorneys delivered opening statements and the first witness was called on…

6 days ago

House Passes $95 Billion Package to Provide Aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan

The House of Representatives has finally approved $61 billion in new US military aid for…

7 days ago

The Current Real Estate Landscape in the United States

The real estate market in the United States has always been a gauge for economic…

1 week ago

Brigitte Macron to Be Subject of Biopic Series

France's first lady Brigitte Macron will be the subject of a biopic series. Production company…

2 weeks ago