Michael Atherton Criticizes Pakistan Government Over Treatment of Imran Khan
· Sports · Indian Express, Times of India
Former England cricket captain Michael Atherton has accused the Pakistan government of attempting to erase the legacy of Imran Khan. Atherton, alongside fellow former captain Nasser Hussain and 19 others, signed a humanitarian appeal to Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif requesting proper medical care for the incarcerated leader. This latest letter follows an earlier appeal from 14 former captains expressing concern over Khan's health, including reports of a severe eye condition. The group stated their intervention is based on professional bonds formed on the cricket field rather than political affiliation. The Pakistan Supreme Court has previously ordered that Khan be transferred to a hospital for examination by a medical board, including his personal physicians.
Why it matters
The appeal highlights the ongoing international scrutiny regarding the detention and health of Pakistan's former Prime Minister, involving prominent figures from the global cricketing community.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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