Cricket Legends Demand Better Prison Treatment for Imran Khan Amid Health Concerns

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News18•17-02-2026, 14:15
Cricket Legends Demand Better Prison Treatment for Imran Khan Amid Health Concerns
- •Fourteen former international cricket captains from five Test-playing nations appealed to the Pakistan government for better prison treatment and medical care for Imran Khan.
- •The petition, drafted by Greg Chappell, was delivered to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and signed by legends like Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Allan Border, and Steve Waugh.
- •Concerns were raised over Imran Khan's health, particularly the alarming deterioration of his vision and the conditions of his imprisonment.
- •The captains urged for immediate, adequate medical attention from specialists of his choosing, humane detention conditions, and fair access to legal processes.
- •Imran Khan's son described harsh conditions, including a 'death cell' and restricted access to reading materials, while supporters cited 85% vision loss in his right eye.
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