Imran Khan: Kapil Dev-Sunil Gavaskar came forward to help Imran Khan, made these 3 demands from Pakistan government

Imran Khan: Some former international cricket captains, including Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, have issued a joint statement appealing to the Pakistan government to ensure that former Prime Minister and World Cup-winning captain Imran Khan gets immediate and proper medical help and is treated with respect in custody. In this statement issued on February 17, it has been said that the former captain is very troubled by the reports of rapid deterioration in Khan’s eyesight during his stay in jail and the conditions of his custody in the last two and a half years.

These 14 former cricket captains appealed

The signees include Michael Atherton, Allan Border, Michael Brearley, Greg Chappell, Ian Chappell, Belinda Clark, Sunil Gavaskar, David Gower, Kim Hughes, Nasser Hussain, Clive Lloyd, Kapil Dev, Stephen Waugh and John Wright. The statement read, ‘We are writing with deep concern about the alleged treatment and prison conditions of Imran Khan, the former captain of our national cricket teams, a renowned former captain of Pakistan and a great player of world cricket.’

Reminded of Imran’s contribution

The group emphasized Khan’s contribution to the game, and recalled how he led Pakistan to a historic victory in the 1992 Cricket World Cup. He described this victory as a victory built on leadership, courage and sportsmanship, which inspired generations across the borders.

The statement further said, ‘Many of us have competed against him, shared the field with him, or grew up idolizing his all-round ability, charisma and fighting spirit. He is one of the best all-rounders and captains the game has ever seen.

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