Pakistan Elections 2018: Cricketing world congratulates Imran Khan on victory in polls

Pakistani cricket legend Imran Khan declared victory on Thursday in a divisive general election. With 48 percent of the total vote counted, Khan's PTI was listed by the ECP in its provisional results as leading in 113 of 272 contested National Assembly constituencies.

Nawaz Sharif's PML-N was ahead in 64 constituencies, while the PPP, led by Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the son of assassinated two-time prime minister Benazir Bhutto, led in 42 constituencies.

Imran Khan, who led Pakistan to win in the 1992 cricket world cup, was congratualted by many in the cricketing world after the win. From Shoaib Akhtar to Shahid Afridi, cricket stars from all over the world sent their congratulations and best wishes to Khan.

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

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

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

Since I know Imran khan well so I hope he will do what he has been saying all these years particularly indo pak relations @ImranKhanPTI

— Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) July 26, 2018

My heartiest congratulations to the new Prime minister of Pakistan; Prime Minister Imran Khan. Proud to know an outstanding former player could achieve such an important role in leading ones country. May he lead with integrity and by example. Inshalla

— ian bishop (@irbishi) July 26, 2018

Brilliant tweet @Jemima_Khan I agree. Great captain, great cricketer, great man I hope he does well. Please send him my congratulations and best wishes. https://t.co/bRvQnUdFlj

— Geoffrey Boycott (@GeoffreyBoycott) July 26, 2018

Great news https://t.co/GhgGuLpwns

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) July 26, 2018