Now voices have started being raised from within the country regarding former Pakistan captain and Prime Minister Imran Khan. Many former Pakistani players have raised their voice regarding him. Now his closest associate Wasim Akram has also reacted by expressing his concern about Imran Khan. Let us tell you that the relationship between Wasim Akram and Imran Khan, one of the most famous pairs in the history of Pakistan cricket, goes far beyond the playing field. Wasim Akram, one of Pakistan's greatest fast bowlers, has expressed deep concern and sadness over the current political and personal situation of his former captain, mentor and former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan. Akram's pain towards his old partner was clearly visible. Let us tell you that Imran Khan has been in jail for the last 3 years and his condition is bad.
Wasim Akram gave a big statement regarding his former captain Imran Khan
In an interview given to 'The Athletic', former Pakistani bowler Wasim Akram has expressed concern over the health of Imran Khan. He said that there can be no compromise with his health. Imran Khan said, “He is my friend, I miss him very much. I have not been able to talk to him for the last three years. Whatever is happening with him politically today is very unfortunate.”
Wasim Akram adopted a balanced but tough stance amid the current turbulent politics of Pakistan and the ongoing legal cases against Imran Khan. He said clearly, “The law of the court has its place and should be respected. But as far as his health is concerned, there cannot be any kind of compromise on it.”
“There can be no compromise on his health” – Wasim Akram has joined the chorus of cricketing legends raising concerns about Imran Khan's health 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/Pb4hEILIO8
— Cricinfo (@cricinfo) September 8, 2026
Imran Khan is in jail for last 3 years
Former Pakistan captain and Prime Minister Imran Khan is lodged in Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail since 2023. He has been kept in jail after being convicted in corruption cases. Recently, amid reports of 73-year-old Imran Khan's health deteriorating, he was taken to a hospital in Islamabad for a medical checkup. After investigation there, he was sent back to jail. Meanwhile, Imran Khan's family has made serious allegations against the Pakistan government and said that he is being tortured in jail and is not even being allowed to meet anyone.
Also read: Tilak Verma saved his team's honor in the final, otherwise Ishan Kishan and Company would have won the lottery.
The entire cricket world has expressed concern over the situation of Imran Khan.
These days Pakistan cricket team is on tour to England, where a series of 3 test matches is being played between the two teams. Amidst this series, Sky Sports Network had broadcast a special interview of Imran Khan's two sons, Suleman and Qasim. In this interview he said that his father's safety is in danger and his life is in danger in jail. After this serious concern of the sons came to light, now the sports world and cricketers around the world have also started expressing concern about the safety and health of Imran Khan.
Also read: Explainer: That 'immortal' record made in 3 years which wrote a 'black chapter' in Test cricket, know why no team will be able to do this now?