Imran Khan must be given immediate medical attention, cricket legends say

Imran Khan must be given immediate medical attention, cricket legends sayA group of former captains has written to Pakistan’s government, requesting immediate medical attention for Imran Khan.Published On 17 Feb 2026A group of legendary former international cricketers has appealed to Pakistan’s government to provide “immediate and adequate medical attention” for Imran Khan, the country’s former cricket captain and prime minister, who has reportedly been denied appropriate medical treatment during his incarceration.The 14 former captains, many of whom played against Khan, raised concerns over his deteriorating health and the alleged mistreatment during his imprisonment in a letter published by Australian media outlets on Tuesday.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Imran Khan’s sister rejects Pakistan gov’t claim jailed ex-PM’s health finelist 2 of 3Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan left with 15% vision in right eye, court toldlist 3 of 3‘Heartbreak on Feb 15’: Pakistan fans brace for T20 World Cup loss to Indiaend of list“We write with deep concern regarding the reported treatment and incarceration conditions of Imran Khan, the distinguished former captain of Pakistan and a legendary figure in world cricket,” the letter read.The signatories include Khan’s contemporaries and cricket’s Hall of Famers Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Clive Lloyd, Allan Border, Greg Chappell, Ian Chappell, John Wright and David Gower.Khan, a popular figure, represented Pakistan from 1971 to 1992 in 88 Test matches and 175 one-day internationals, leading the nation to its first World Cup win in 1992.He is widely regarded as one of the greatest all-round players and arguably Pakistan’s greatest cricketer.Former Australian captain Greg Chappell, second right, drafted the letter that was sent to Pakistan’s government, requesting immediate medical attention for former Pakistan cricket captain and Prime Minister Imran Khan [File: Arko Datta/Reuters]Ex-cricketers raise ‘profound concern’The petition signed by the cricketers was drafted by Greg Chappell and delivered to Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday afternoon, a report in The Age newspaper said.