'Legendary friends': Wasim joins Imran for cricketing reunion at Lords
Cricketer turned politician Imran Khan tweeted a picture on Friday sitting with the former pace bowler along with his family at Lords.
Wasim Akram joins us at Lords. pic.twitter.com/UBx7h4QM2M
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) July 18, 2014
Coincidentally though, the '92 World Cup final was the last international match in which Imran and Wasim had played together. The match was the last of Imran's career, and was the perfect launch pad for Wasim's fledgling career.
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Ufff,come on ppl, give him some space and at least. Fimd d a good reason to critocise him ,spending. Few days with his sons is not an offence....live and let others live too !
@Muhammad Arif: Why is that so necessary? Can people like you ever leave personal faith alone for like once?
I will regain my respect Wasim if his Australian wife becomes a true muslim. I suggest he spend more time in Pakistan with his wife and teaching the in and outs of his wife's new religion.
I don't admire Imran as a politician anymore but he is still a great legend in cricket. Wasim also.
Imran Khan has devoted his life for the betterment of Pakistan. He is doing his part,Are you ? Please find some other reasons to criticize Imran Khan.he is spending little time with his family and people started bad mouthing against him. shame on you.
@Ahmed: Let's keep this light. I appreciate your views. But only because I think you may be suffering from extreme myopism that is boxing you up in your Gujranwala syndrome.
Lighten up.
You not view everyone from your own lens.
Are you suggesting that he should forget his kids ? Have them abandon their family there and relocate to north Waziristan ?
And BTW I saw picture of his kids in Islamabad too despite all security threats.
Relax and have some nihari on me :)
Maryam Nawaz and Hamza Sharf literally are princess and prince of Kingdom of Sharifs. But if IK spends fews days with his sons that is SO WRONG.
Nice pic, good break for all in Ramadan, he has a team in KPK, let them work too
@Bilal & @Jason,
Don't worry about compensated/paid bloggers. They are part of PMLN social media team.
They are not common public.
No need to justify to haters why IK is there and what he is doing.
They are paid commenters.
Nawaz Sharif roams around the world with tax payer money and does ayasshi, and these slaves don't talk, while if a person tours his children with his own money, they cry foul!
They are foul-mouthed.
@Fahd:
Dude, you need to relax and quit comparing people with animals. Did IK also get free medical treatment out of the same chanda and zakat money at SKMH when he tumbled from that forklift last year? If he did than shame on him. He paid for the treatment than share some evidence.
A guy who has been unable to find a regular job since 1992 and earned his last pay cheque of Rs. 10 million for a commentary stint during the 2011 World Cup, sheep herd followers and dimwit worshipers of a personality cult ought to think as to how he funds his palatial lifestyle which is fit to be published in Robbs Report.
There is just way too much circumstantial evidence to suggest that its SKMH and other charity foundations which are being used to sustain the maintenance expense of IK and PTI.
@Adnan Siddiqi,
Furthermore, learn Pakistani constitution. IDPs are from FATA, FATA is under federal government.
Where is Nawaz Sharif? Is he in Bannu helping IDPs? No, he is sitting in the feet of his Saudi masters!
@Adnan Siddiqi,
It's Ramazan and we have heard that Shaitaan is caught up in this month. It doesn't seem true after reading your comments!
Do you have any evidence that Zakat money is being used? If he is using Zakat money, where is PMLN govt - who has looted every kind of money - to take action against him?
To all haters, Imran can choose to spend time with his kids any time he wishes!
We PTI supporters have no problem, why are you burning?
Worry about Royal Sharif family who is your master.
I am sure that even a skillful cricketing "Entrepreneur" that Wasim Akram is, he would still want to learn a thing or two about "Spread Betting" on cricket from his guru :D
Leaders, and especially those who claim to be bringing a change, don't have a life of their own. They have only a nation to lead.
@melviros what kind of sick human being you are? I would rather call you a sick animal. The donations you give is not going to Imran Khan. They are used to treat patients who are suffering from cancer. Just go and visit the hospital to see the donations which you give are being used to treat so many people who cannot afford treatment.
To all Critics, Please tell me do you work 24/7. You do not take any vacation.Every one has his personal life.
Someone has to be truly ignorant not to know that Jemima Khan's father is a billionaire. I hope that answers your questions.
I see different IK in the UK
Lets get one thing clear. Pti are doing so much more than any other party for idps, secondly his party is not in power and he is not kpk goverment his oarty members are doing alot. When the operation started nawaz went abroad i bet the same ppl having at go at ik said nothin then. Ik has come to uk to see his kids and raise money for his charties like he always does even in the uk h is still raising money for pakistanis unlike other leaders of pak
Guys you are sick! making issues out of nothing. everyone got a life and need breaks now and then.. Corrupt PPP & PML-N politicians goes for medical checkup to UK just for sneezing.
I am not fan of PTI but I am surely disgusted of my own people. grow UP and you try to do something for the country rather than pointing fingers.
Imran Khan have toured UK at his own expense and not like Nawaz Sharif who had 13 international tours including one personal tour (all paid from our Taxes money or expatriate Pakistanis who send their hard-earned dollars to their motherland) to Rs. 260 Million. It's not that only KPK is burning but whole country is burning, Imran Khan's KPK team has been doing great with total authority except inherent limitations from Federal Government who is not releasing funds to KPK for IDPs' but throwing funds to its kin province Punjab for METRO TAJ MEHAL projects. By the way, Imran Khan went UK leaving IDP's with KPK authorities under safe hands where coward Nawaz Sharif has always run away from the crises or became Ostrich by putting his head in sand instead of facing the danger.... It's not me but whole country says and verified by media.
http://www.zemtv.com/2014/06/17/general-raheel-sharif-cancels-sri-lanka-tour-but-prime-minister-nawaz-sharif-preferred-to-visit-tajkistan/
http://www.dawn.com/news/1053329
@Ahmed: If you would take the the trouble to research, the arrangement with his ex-wife , is for IK to visit his boys in the summer in England, and his sons to visit Pakistan in the winters.
His divorce with Jemima took place under English Family law as the kids were minor and the mother had the legal right to have custody of the kids , as so is in Pakistan. It is incredible that Imran bashers are not only ignorant but also show stupidity in comprehending divorced couples family arrangement.
Regardless, its none of anyone's business how and where Imran spends quality father time with his kids.
@Naan Siddiqi:
darbari-e-azam's gibberish continues.
@Spock: Spock, come down from the clouds to earth; we need you to become normal. Thanks;
Imran Khan is not the biggest legend in cricketing sports in Pakistan but somehow Miandad and others are tanned enough not to be in this category unfortunately.
Country is in the state of war and Imran is enjoying in Lords. Shame for him.
@Khwaja: Most people don't have their children living in London to begin with! Their children live with them! Why don't IK's children visit him instead? Why does he need to go Europe to see them when his province is burning?
Hypocrite dear leader and supporters!
He never came to watch Pakistani game, instead he came to watch Indian match. Probably he would was confused who to support in Pak vs Eng match
I LOVE by heart and soul the two EVERGREEN legends. Always unique and will remain unique. ALLAH bless them long lives....
Can somebody tell me who is funding his Bentley Rent A Car in U.K. I am not making it up as I have seen the pictures. Also can someone explain me who is funding his dharnas and jalsas. I am sorry Imran Khan me and my family will not send any donations, Zakat etc to Shaukat Khanum Hospital anymore. Imran Khan you cry every time that you do not have sufficient funds to even maintain the running expenses of your house. I am sorry to say that your party has been hijacked by the very same elements u blame for corruption in every other party. You are not Tehreek-e-Insaaf anymore.
@Bob:
"In London, which is his children’s home, he can spend some alone time with his kids." Why are his children not in his beloved Pakistan? Not safe for them? Huh?
To all those who criticise - do you have kids ? And how do you spend time with them ?
Regardless - maybe its time you stop trying into peoples private lives unless their lifestyle is charged to your tab.
So Imran Khan can not spend some quality time with his children? When he is in Pakistan he is swamped by political commitments and has a party to run, taking time out for his kids becomes all that more difficult. In London, which is his children's home, he can spend some alone time with his kids. Many of our leaders, including the Prime Minister, whizz around the world for official visits the yield nothing constructive or positive for Pakistan yet no one criticizes them. But if Imran Khan so as even dares to choose a quiet few days with his children in London and watches a game of cricket with them for a few hours, that suddenly becomes a scandal! The children and people of KPK are certainly dear to Imran Khan and he is doing whatever he can under the constrained resources available to him, but it does not mean that he can completely ignore his kids. Also, the summer vacation are the best time for him to meet his kids who actually can be with him 24/7. Let's let a father be a father every now and then.
Friends, KHAN sb is constantly working for this country. This is only three days break he took to spend time with his sons. Have you seen them together in past few months ? Answer is NO ! Kindly let him give some time to his sons, they also have a right on him. Khan Sb, we love you.
I have one serious reservation for Imran Khan. He is not a retired cricketer anymore. He is actually leading one party. That party is in the critical province of Pakistan known as KP. At this critical juncture where millions of IDPs are reaching the borders of KP and he is criticizing the PMLN for not doing enough then how come he is residing in UK for many days. ? Imran Khan should walk the talk. Rather than spending Summer Holidays in UK he should return to Pakistan as soon as possible.
Nice to See both Imran khan & Wasim Akram for reunion.
Two Living legends and heroes of Pakistan, we are proud of you guys..
The country and the province he rules is burning and Khan is vacationing in Lords. Sickening to say the least.
IDPs be damned! Let's have loads of fun and drive around in 2,000 Pounds per day Bentley, all funded by zakat money and funds solicited on the name of 14th August anarchy. Even IK's new found love in Zardari was roaming around Europe visiting the French Rivera during 2010's floods.