8 Things You Didn’t Know About Imran Khan

➡ Imran Khan Biography

Imran Khan is a legendary Pakistani leader who is regarded as one of the most iconic leaders of all time. Initially known for his cricket style on the field and charisma off the field, he is now known as Pakistan’s most popular political leader. You might be curious to learn more about this legend, so we’ve compiled a list of unknown facts that will surely pique your interest.

8 Things You Didn’t Know About Imran Khan

1. An Author

All-rounder Imran Khan was not only a cricketer and politician, but he also wrote a number of books. This includes six nonfiction books, one of which is an autobiography. ^[1]

2. He Was Mugged By Criminals

He was mugged once. In Pakistan, even Imran Khan couldn’t avoid petty crime. He was robbed at gunpoint while on a trip with his children in Islamabad. The criminal’s car overtook his vehicle and stole his cell phone, credit card, and camera.

3. His Inspiration For Fast Bowling

Australia toured the country in 1972, while Imran was still in England. He decided to be fast after watching Dennis Lillee bowl. He’d never seen a genuine fast bowler before because Pakistan didn’t have any. ^[2]

4. Survived A Severe Injury

Imran was admitted to Shaukat Khanum hospital in Lahore on May 7, 2013, just four days before the general elections, after he fell headfirst from a forklift at the edge of a stage. Imran survived despite a six-inch wound and 28 stitches on his face.

5. Pakistan’s First Genuine Fast Bowler

Imran was Pakistan’s first genuine fast bowler, and as the first home-grown role model, he inspired a generation of cricketers to pursue fast bowling.

6. Politician

Imran founded the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) political party in 1996 and has since been a key figure in Pakistan politics.

7. Joins Oxford University With Benazir Bhutto

Both Imran Khan and Benazir Bhutto attended Oxford University at the same time. Imran Khan is one of six Pakistani politicians who have attended Oxford University. He joins Benazir Bhutto, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, Liaquat Ali Khan, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, and Wasim Sajjad in the ranks.

8. Accused Of Having A Relationship With Benazir

Christopher Sandford claimed in a book published in 2009 that former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and Imran Khan had a close relationship while both were students at Oxford. He wrote that Bhutto first became close to Khan when she was 21 years old, in 1975. He also claimed they had a “romantic relationship,” which Khan denied, saying they were only friends. ^[3]