Gavaskar, Kapil among 14 former captains urge fair treatment for Imran Khan after IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2026 match

Fourteen former international cricket captains from different countries have written to Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif. They shared serious concern about the health of former Pakistan captain Imran Khan. They asked the government to ensure respectful and humane treatment.

Reports state that Imran Khan is suffering from an eye condition. His family says he has nearly lost sight in one eye and has not received proper medical support in jail. These claims have created concern both in Pakistan and across the cricket world.

As reported by The Age, Greg Chappell prepared the appeal. It was signed by Ian Chappell, Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Clive Lloyd, Allan Border, Michael Atherton, Nasser Hussain, Michael Brearley, David Gower, Steve Waugh, John Wright, Kim Hughes, and Belinda Clark. Many of them faced him during their playing days.

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Khan’s lawyer told the Supreme Court that he lost much of the vision in his right eye while in custody. Later, a medical panel said the swelling had reduced and his eyesight had shown improvement after care.

Despite strained relations between India and Pakistan, Gavaskar and Kapil Dev added their names to the appeal. The group said updates about his health and jail conditions over the past two and a half years have caused deep worry. They believe in fairness, honour, and respect. In their view, a former national leader and sports figure should receive proper care.

Imran played 88 Tests and 175 One-Day Internationals from 1971 to 1992. He led Pakistan to its only ODI World Cup win in 1992.

The message comes as pressure increases on the authorities regarding his condition. His family says they have not been allowed to meet him for months. They also want his personal doctors to examine him, but permission has not been granted. Reports suggested he might be shifted to a hospital, though this has not taken place.

Former players Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Shoaib Akhtar, and Ajay Jadeja have also spoken about the need for proper medical help.

Imran Khan served as Pakistan’s Prime Minister from 2018 to 2022. He has received several prison terms in different cases, including corruption charges. He and his supporters say the cases are politically motivated. A seven-year term linked to a marriage issue before the 2024 elections was later overturned.

The captains said that beyond cricket, he was a democratically elected leader who guided his country during a difficult period. They believe he deserves fair and humane care, regardless of political views.