Pakistan’s World Cup winning captain Imran Khan is all set to become the country’s new Prime Minister. On Thursday, the cricketer-turned-politician addressed the media claiming victory in the general elections.

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf chief said that with this win, he has secured the chance to fulfill his dream to serve the nation. “I thank god, after 22 years of struggle, my prayers have been answered,” Khan said.

Congratulations poured in from the cricket community on Twitter as players from all over wished him luck for this new innings.

Pakistan cricketers, many of whom have been vocal about their support for the former captain throughout the election campaigning, celebrated the win on social media.

And to cap all the good wishes, there is this gem from BBC before the elections where they mistook Wasin Akram fo Khan in a video. Nobody is going to forget this one in hurry.