Wasim Akram escapes a close shootout at Karachi

Wasim Akram seem to have some major share of luck as he narrowly escapes getting shot at. According to the reports, Unidentified gunmen opened fire at former Pakistan skipper and pace legend Wasim Akram here on Wednesday, but he survived the assassination attempt, the media reported.

Wasim Akram escapes a close shootout at Karachi
Wasim Akram escapes a close shootout at Karachi

The attack took place on Shah Faisal Road near Karsaaz area when Wasim was in a car, traveling from his home to the National Stadium.

The motive behind the attack was unclear. Akram recently took up a bowling assignment with the Pakistan Cricket Board.