4 Sports personalities who became successful Politicians

#1 Imran Khan

Imran Khan: leading from the front

The most decorated Pakistani player ever, Imran Khan is a very popular figure in his home nation. His fan following is so huge that he is on the verge of becoming the Prime Minister of his country.

Khan is often regarded as one of the most successful Captains of the Pakistani Cricket Team having represented his nation in 175 ODIs and 88 Tests. The charismatic leader led his side from the front as Pakistan won their one and only World cup in 1992.

Perhaps, he was a born leader as, after retirement, Khan started his own political party by the name of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in 1996. Imran always wanted to end corruption and remove the cloud of terror that has devastated his beloved nation.

Khan's efforts did not go in vain as his party, emerged with the second highest number of votes in Karachi during the 2013 elections.

Imran's charisma on and off the field is very much evident as he is about to get the topmost seat in the country. His fans and Pakistani people will now hope that he can weave the same magic that made Pakistan such a respected team worldwide.