Karachi:Â Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram’s car was fired upon in Karachi’s Karsaz area on Wednesday. The fast-bowler however remained safe in the attack.
Confirming the incident, Akram said that he was on his way to the National Stadium to attend a bowling camp when a vehicle rammed into his car from behind.
He said that some guards and the owner of the other vehicle came out and shot at Akram, barely missing him.
“The bullet hit my car’s tyres but I remained safe”, said Wasim.
“I have noted down the vehicle’s number and given it to the police,” Akram was quoted as saying by a Pakistan publication.Â
Former cricketer and Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Imran Khan condemned the attack. He tweeted, “I strongly condemn the firing on Wasim Akram’s car in Karachi.”
“I am glad to know Wasim Akram is safe,” he said in another tweet.Â
Akram was given the task of working with the country’s 12 best young pacers during a 12-day camp in Karachi.
This is the second time that Akram is holding such a camp for fast bowlers in Karachi with the involvement of a sponsor as he did it in 2013 as well when he worked with Pakistan team bowlers like Wahab Riaz, Muhammad Irfan, Sohail Khan and Junaid.