Watch: "He is in isolation" — Ramiz Raja shares major update on Imran Khan's health in Pakistan prison

Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja has shared a fresh update on Imran Khan’s health as concerns continue to grow over the former Prime Minister’s condition in prison. Khan has been behind bars for nearly three years, while several former cricketers have recently called for him to receive humane treatment and proper medical care.

Speaking on the Stick to Cricket podcast, Raja opened up about the struggles faced by Khan during his time in prison. Raja, who played under Khan’s captaincy, discussed his health concerns and praised the former Pakistan captain’s strong mindset and never-say-die attitude.

The podcast, hosted by former England cricketers Alastair Cook, Michael Vaughan, David “Bumble” Lloyd and Phil Tufnell, also brought attention to Khan’s time in prison. 

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Ramiz Raja breaks silence on Imran Khan's solitary confinement and prison conditions

Imran Khan, who led Pakistan to their first-ever World Cup title in 1992, has been behind bars for around three years. He served as Pakistan’s Prime Minister from 2018 to 2022 before being removed from office and later receiving multiple prison sentences.

Recently, Ramiz Raja revealed that Imran Khan is currently living in isolation in prison. Despite having a huge fan following, the former Pakistan captain has been going through a difficult time behind bars. Raja also revealed that Khan recently faced an eye-related problem.

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However, Ramiz Raja said that Imran Khan’s strong mindset and calm temperament are helping him deal with the difficult situation. The former Pakistan captain praised Khan’s mental strength as concerns continue to grow over his health and prison conditions.

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Ramiz Raja, who now works as a commentator, spoke about Imran Khan’s health on the Stick to Cricket podcast. During the conversation with Alastair Cook and David Lloyd, Raja revealed that Khan is currently in isolation and has been facing a difficult time in prison.

Raja also revealed that Imran Khan recently had an eye problem, although it appears to have been resolved. He said, “He is in isolation. He’s got a lot of fans, but it’s just that the poor guy has been behind bars for three years now. It’s been a tough one for him.”

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When Cook asked if Khan was physically okay, Raja replied, “Just a week back, there was some problem with his eye that seems to have been sorted, but otherwise, he’s holding up. I mean, he’s got a solid temperament, as we all know.”

Ramiz Raja's major health update adds to growing concerns over Imran Khan's isolation

The concerns over Imran Khan’s health have grown after 21 former cricketers, including Indian legends Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar and Dilip Vengsarkar, wrote to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. They urged the government to provide Khan with proper medical treatment and humane conditions in prison.

Earlier this month, Pakistan’s Supreme Court directed that Khan be taken to a private hospital in Islamabad for an examination by a medical board. The court also ordered the restoration of his weekly family visits. Khan was taken to the hospital but was reportedly sent back to prison after a brief examination, adding to concerns over his treatment.

The appeal was started by former Australia captain Greg Chappell and was described as a non-political request from former cricketers. Imran Khan, who led Pakistan to the 1992 World Cup title, has been in prison since 2023. His supporters have raised concerns about his health, while the Pakistan government has denied allegations of mistreatment.