Treat Imran Khan fairly : Gavaskar, Kapil Dev and Other Ex-Skippers Appeal to Pakistan Government on Imran Khan’s Custody Health

Treat Imran Khan fairly : Former cricket worldwide captains, including India’s Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, have launched a unified appeal to the Pakistani government to ensure Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister and World Cup-winning captain, receives timely and proper medical care.

14 former international cricket captains have urged the Pakistan government to treat Imran Khan fairly.

Kapil Dev and Sunil Gavaskar are among 14 former international cricket captains who have asked Pakistan’s government for proper medical treatment, dignified incarceration conditions, and a fair trial for Imran Khan.

Despite being rivals on the pitch, these players have become friends for life.

The statement, released on February 17, expressed significant worry about reports of Khan’s vision degradation during his confinement, as well as the conditions of his captivity. Cricket stars Michael Atherton, Allan Border, Michael Brearley, Greg Chappell, Ian Chappell, Belinda Clark, David Gower, Kim Hughes, Nasser Hussain, Clive Lloyd, Stephen Waugh, and John Wright have signed.We are deeply concerned by the reported treatment and detention conditions of Imran Khan, Pakistan’s respected former captain and a legendary figure in world cricket,” the statement stated.

Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar among 14 former international cricket captains requesting Pakistan Govt for fair medical treatment, dignified detention conditions and fair trial for Imran Khan
These guys have shown how they may have been rivals on the field but will be friends forever… pic.twitter.com/Yr2tQpKcx6

— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) February 17, 2026

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The previous captains recalled Khan’s leadership in guiding Pakistan to a historic Cricket World Cup victory in 1992, describing it as one founded on resilience, sportsmanship, and inspiration that transcended borders. They emphasised that Khan, regardless of political affiliation, deserves humanitarian treatment and equal legal access.

The appeal comes only days after Khan was checked by a team of doctors on February 15 after complaining about acute vision loss in his right eye. Pakistan’s Supreme Court ordered a thorough medical examination before February 16. While authorities suggested he be transferred to a hospital, physicians instead visited Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi.

Khan’s party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, questioned the examination’s methodology. Khan claimed to have lost approximately 85 percent of his eyesight in his right eye, according to a party lawyer.

Khan, who was Prime Minister from 2018 to 2022, has been in jail since August 2023 and is facing several politically driven charges. Wasim Akram, a former teammate, has already pushed authorities to guarantee that he receives the finest possible medical treatment.