Fourteen iconic former captains of international cricket teams have united in a heartfelt letter to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, voicing grave worries about Imran Khan’s welfare in prison. Spearheaded by Greg Chappell, the group boasts Indian stalwarts Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev alongside Michael Atherton, Nasser Hussain, and others like Clive Lloyd and Steve Waugh.
Imran Khan, the 1992 World Cup-winning skipper and ex-Pakistan PM, commands universal admiration for revolutionizing the game with his skill and unyielding spirit. The captains laud his democratic rise to power, insisting politics should not eclipse his achievements.
Disturbing updates on his eye health decline during detention have sparked this intervention. ‘As cricketers, we cherish fair play and dignity,’ they assert, decrying the subpar conditions unfit for a figure of Khan’s caliber.
Their demands are clear and urgent: Provide top-tier medical experts promptly, enforce global jail standards with family access, and guarantee swift, impartial justice. ‘Cricket unites; respect persists beyond the pitch,’ the letter poignantly notes, invoking shared cricketing bonds.
This isn’t a political meddle but a nod to humanity and the gentleman’s game. Imran’s legacy as a leader on and off the field deserves no less. With signatories spanning eras and nations, the message to Sharif is unequivocal—act with grace to safeguard a living legend’s health and honor.