Pat Cummins Backs Campaign For Imran Khan's Humane Treatment
· Sports · Times of India, Sportstar, Indian Express
Australia cricket captain Pat Cummins has supported a campaign led by former international cricket captains seeking proper medical care and family access for jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan. Cummins stated on social media that Khan should be treated with the dignity anyone deserves while backing an appeal initiated by former Australia captain Greg Chappell and 21 other ex-international captains. The petition, addressed to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, calls for a comprehensive health evaluation by a Supreme Court-directed medical board and uninterrupted weekly family visits. Signatories include former India captains Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, and Dilip Vengsarkar, alongside international greats like Sir Alastair Cook and Steve Waugh. Khan, 73, has been in custody in Rawalpindi since 2023 following a conviction on corruption charges.
Why it matters
The intervention by high-profile active cricketers brings international attention to the welfare of the jailed former Pakistan leader and increases pressure on authorities regarding his medical care.
Read the original report — Times of India
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