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14 Former Cricket Captains Urge Pakistan PM to Ensure Imran Khan’s Medical Care
Fourteen former international cricket captains, including Sunil Gavaskar and Sir Clive Lloyd, have written to PM Shehbaz Sharif expressing concern over Imran Khan’s health and urging adequate medical care during his detention.
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by News Desk
2026-02-17
14 Former Cricket Captains Urge Pakistan PM to Ensure Imran Khan’s Medical Care

Fourteen former international cricket captains from around the world have written to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, expressing deep concern over the health of former Pakistan captain Imran Khan and urging the government to ensure he receives immediate and adequate medical care.

According to a report published by the Australian newspaper The Age, the letter was drafted by former Australian captain Greg Chappell and signed by several prominent names in world cricket.

The signatories include Michael Atherton, Allan Border, Mike Brearley, Belinda Clark, Sunil Gavaskar, David Gower, Kim Hughes, Nasser Hussain, Clive Lloyd, Kapil Dev, Steve Waugh and John Wright, among others.

In the letter, the former captains said they were deeply troubled by recent reports concerning Imran Khan’s health, particularly claims of vision impairment during his detention. They emphasised that his contributions to cricket are recognised and respected globally.

“As captain, he led Pakistan to a historic 1992 World Cup victory that inspired generations across borders,” the letter noted, referring to Pakistan’s triumph at the 1992 Cricket World Cup.

The signatories wrote that many of them had played against or alongside Imran Khan and regarded him as one of the finest all-rounders and captains in cricket history. They stressed that he deserves respect from players, fans and administrators alike.

The letter concluded with a call on the Government of Pakistan to ensure “immediate, adequate and continuous medical facilities” for the former cricketer-turned-politician.

Medical Board Report

The appeal comes as details of a recent medical examination of Imran Khan have surfaced. According to the medical report, a two-member board visited Adiala Jail on February 15, 2026, to assess his condition.

The board comprised Professor Dr. Nadeem Qureshi of Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital and Professor Dr. Muhammad Arif Khan of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS).

The report stated that vision in Imran Khan’s right eye was recorded as 6/24 partial without glasses, while the left eye measured 6/9. With corrective lenses, the right eye improved to 6/9 partial and the left eye to 6/6.

Doctors observed signs of retinal inflammation in the right eye but noted that swelling had reduced significantly. The thickness of the right eye reportedly decreased from 550 to 350, indicating improvement.

The medical board prescribed Nivanac and Cysteine Ultra eye drops for both eyes and Cosopt drops for the right eye.

The issue of Imran Khan’s health has become a focal point of political debate in Pakistan, with his party and supporters demanding broader medical access, while the government maintains that he is receiving appropriate care under established procedures.
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