Former captains appeal to Pakistan PM for humane treatment for Imran Khan
A group of 21 former international cricket captains has appealed to Pakistan's Prime Minister to ensure humane treatment and independent medical care for imprisoned former leader Imran Khan. The signatories emphasize that their appeal is based on professional camaraderie rather than political affiliation.
Why it matters
The involvement of high-profile international sports figures brings global attention to the human rights and legal status of a prominent political figure in Pakistan.
Former Australian captain Greg Chappell, with the support of 20 other former international skippers, appealed on Sunday to the Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to provide ‘humane treatment and proper medical care’ for former Pakistan cricket captain and Prime Minister Imran Khan.
His Excellency Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Prime Minister’s Office Islamabad, Pakistan
Appeal by 21 Former International Cricket Captains on the Medical Treatment and Welfare of Imran Khan
Six months ago, fourteen former international cricket captains wrote to you and the Pakistani government appealing for humane treatment and proper medical care for Imran Khan. We wrote then not as politicians, but as former colleagues and rivals who share a bond forged on the cricket field — one that transcends the borders and disputes that too often divide countries.
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