Former International Cricket Captains Express Grave Concern Over Imran Khan's Deteriorating Health in Jail

Fourteen former international cricket captains from around the world have expressed serious concern over the declining health of former Pakistan Prime Minister and cricket legend, Imran Khan.

The joint letter, prepared under the initiative of former Australian captain Greg Chappell, was sent to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, demanding humane treatment for Khan and a guarantee of necessary medical care.

Reports indicating that Khan's eyesight has severely weakened while in jail, putting him on the verge of blindness, have sent ripples through the cricket world. As Khan's family alleges medical negligence by the jail administration, cricket stalwarts like Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Allan Border, Clive Lloyd, Steve Waugh, and Nasser Hussain have signed the letter, urging recognition of Khan's contributions.

The letter praised Khan's skill, leadership, and sportsmanship as the captain who won the 1992 World Cup. Captains who played alongside him or considered him an idol have demanded that, rising above political perspectives, Khan be treated by specialist doctors and arrangements be made for regular family visits.

They emphasized providing Khan, who has been incarcerated for the past two years, with humane facilities according to international standards. Previously, former Pakistani players such as Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Shoaib Akhtar had also raised their voices for Khan's treatment. 

Although the Pakistan government claims that the corruption charges against Khan are not political, organizations like Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have been questioning the transparency of his case and the conditions in the jail. 

Reminding that cricket serves as a bridge between nations, the former captains appealed to the Pakistan government to uphold the principles of justice and decency.