Javed Miandad Breaks Down Urging Imran Khan's Release
· Sports · Sportstar, ESPNCricinfo
Former Pakistan cricketer Javed Miandad tearfully appealed for the release of imprisoned ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan during a YouTube interview. Miandad highlighted Khan's deteriorating health, including a reported loss of vision in one eye, and criticized the authorities for denying him access to his personal doctor. Khan's sons recently alleged on Sky Sports that the Pakistan government is flouting a Supreme Court order regarding his treatment. The Pakistan Cricket Board considered boycotting a Test match after the interview but continued after a request from the England and Wales Cricket Board. Miandad, who played alongside Khan in the 1992 World Cup-winning team, described him as an honest man who deserves humane treatment.
Why it matters
The appeal by a cricket legend like Miandad adds significant public pressure on Pakistan's authorities regarding Imran Khan's imprisonment and health concerns.
Read the original report — Sportstar
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