Ex-cricket captains urge 'proper medical care' for Imran Khan

The former skippers say it is "basic decency" for Pakistan to comply with a court-ordered medical assessment.

A group of 21 former international cricket captains, including India’s Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, signed a letter to Pakistan’s government on Sunday regarding the healthcare of jailed former prime minister Imran Khan. Khan has been in prison since 2023 and was sentenced late last year along with his wife to 17 years

Former Australia captain Greg Chappell, backed by 20 other former international captains including India greats Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, has appealed to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s government to provide “humane treatment and proper medical care” to former Pakistan prime minister and cricket captain Im

Cricket greats appeal to PM Shehbaz for Imran's medical treatment in line with SC directives  Dawn

This is the former captains' second appeal to the Pakistan PM in six months

In February this year, 14 legendary captains from five countries — including Gavaskar, Kapil Dev and Greg Chappell, a former head coach of Team India — had made a fervent, emotional appeal to the Pakistan government about ensuring proper treatment for Imran, amid mounting concerns about the cricketing icon’s health. Ho

Pakistan rejects allegations of mistreatment, medical neglect of imprisoned ex-Premier Imran Khan  AP News

Pakistan’s government has rejected allegations by the family and party of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan as baseless