‘Treated with the dignity anyone deserves’: Cummins backs campaign for Imran Khan
Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins has joined a group of former international captains in calling for humane medical treatment for jailed former Pakistan leader Imran Khan. The group is petitioning for independent medical care and consistent family access for the 73-year-old.
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The involvement of high-profile sports figures brings international attention to the human rights and legal situation of a prominent political figure.
NEW DELHI: Australia captain Pat Cummins has thrown his support behind a campaign led by former international cricket captains seeking proper medical care and family access for jailed Pakistan great Imran Khan, saying the former all-rounder should be treated with “the dignity anyone deserves”.Cummins, one of the leading active cricketers in world cricket, backed the appeal on Friday after former Australia captain Greg Chappell and 20 other ex-international captains called for Khan to receive humane treatment and independent medical care.“Adding my support here to GC (Greg Chappell) and the other former international captains.
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