Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis and other cricketers congratulate Imran Khan

Islamabad : In this photo provided by the office of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, Pakistani politician Imran Khan, chief of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, delivers his address in Islamabad, Pakistan, Thursday, July 26, 2018. Khan declared victory Thursday for his party in the country's general elections, promising a "new" Pakistan following a vote that was marred by allegations of fraud and militant violence. AP/PTI(AP7_26_2018_000266B)
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Captain, World Cup Winner, and now a Prime Minister in the making. Imran Khan is set to become the 19th Prime Minister of Pakistan after the former all-rounder claimed victory in the country’s general elections on Wednesday. The 65-year-old, who is the founder and leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has won 110 seats out of the 251 seats as last reported per the Election Commission of Pakistan.
The cricketing world did not hold back in congratulating the 1992 World Cup winning captain on his historic triumph.
The ‘Sultans of Swing’, Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis, both of whom played under the leadership of Imran Khan, were delighted with their former captain adding another victory to his list.

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