Pat Cummins supports Imran Khan: Former Pakistan captain and former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been in jail since August 2023. He has been behind bars for almost three years. Recently, 21 former world captains expressed their support for Imran Khan and appealed for respectful treatment. Now, Pat Cummins has also openly supported Imran Khan. He posted an emotional post about Imran on social media.
What did Pat Cummins say?
Pat Cummins openly supported Imran Khan and appealed for respectful treatment. He wrote, “I am joining Greg Chappell and other former international captains in expressing his support. I hope that the medical examination process will be completed as ordered by the court and family members will be able to continue to meet. I hope that Imran Khan will be treated with the respect he deserves.”
Previously, 21 former world captains wrote a letter to Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on behalf of Imran Khan. These legendary players demanded better treatment for Imran Khan, who is in jail. Previously, in February 2026, these players had also written a letter for Imran Khan.
These 21 former captains had written letters
Before Cummins, 21 former greats had written a letter to the Pakistani PM for Imran Khan. These include Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar, Michael Atherton, Alex Blackwell, Allan Border, Michael Brearley, Greg Chappell, Ian Chappell, Belinda Clark, Sir Alastair Cook, Lee Germon, Adam Gilchrist, David Gower, Kim Hughes, Nasser Hussain, Sir Clive Lloyd, Nikhanj Deshamanya, Arjuna Ranatunga, Sir Andrew Strauss, Dilip Vengsarkar, Stephen Waugh, and John Wright.
Imran Khan was released for treatment.
Recently, the Supreme Court of Pakistan ordered Imran Khan’s hospitalization. The court ordered a medical committee, consisting of his personal doctor and his sister, Dr. Uzma Khan, to conduct an examination. Furthermore, the court also allowed Imran Khan’s family members to visit him weekly. However, within a few hours, he was shifted back from the hospital to jail, enraging his supporters, who called it a violation of the court’s order. Nevertheless, voices for Imran Khan continue to be raised from time to time around the world.