More prominent voices from Pakistan cricket are beginning to speak publicly about the health and treatment of jailed former Prime Minister and legendary cricketer Imran Khan.
Former Pakistan captain Moin Khan has now called for proper medical treatment for Imran, joining his former teammate Javed Miandad, who recently made an emotional public appeal over the treatment of the 1992 World Cup-winning captain.
Moin, who was part of Imran’s World Cup-winning Pakistan team in 1992, expressed concern over his former captain’s health and said he should be provided appropriate medical care.
His intervention follows Miandad’s public comments questioning what was being done to Imran and calling for his release.
The comments are notable as more figures associated with Pakistan cricket publicly raise concerns about Imran, following similar appeals from prominent names in international cricket.
A group of former international captains, including Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Allan Border, Greg Chappell, Ian Chappell, Clive Lloyd and Sri Lanka’s Arjuna Ranatunga, have also appealed to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to ensure Imran receives appropriate medical treatment.
Australia captain Pat Cummins has also spoken publicly on the issue, saying he hoped the former Pakistan captain would be treated with dignity.
Imran, 73, has been imprisoned since 2023. His family and supporters have repeatedly raised concerns about his health and access to medical treatment, while Pakistani authorities have rejected allegations that he is being denied appropriate care.
Imran remains one of Pakistan’s most celebrated sporting figures, having led the country to its first and only men’s ODI World Cup title in 1992 before later entering politics and serving as prime minister from 2018 to 2022. (Newswire)