Gavaskar, Kapil Join Global Appeal for Jailed Imran Khan's Fair Treatment

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CNBC TV18•17-02-2026, 20:20
Gavaskar, Kapil Join Global Appeal for Jailed Imran Khan's Fair Treatment
- •Indian cricket legends Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, alongside 12 other former captains, expressed deep concern over Imran Khan's health and detention conditions.
- •A letter titled "Appeal by former International Cricket Captains" was sent to the Pakistan government, urging fair treatment for the jailed cricketer-turned-politician.
- •Reports indicate Imran Khan has lost approximately 85 percent vision in his right eye due to medical neglect in Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail.
- •The appeal calls for immediate medical attention, humane detention conditions, and transparent legal processes for the 73-year-old Khan.
- •Signatories include prominent figures like Michael Atherton, Allan Border, Clive Lloyd, and Steve Waugh, emphasizing Khan's stature as a national leader and global sporting icon.
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