Ramiz Raja Discusses Imran Khan's Isolation And Prison Sentence
· Sports · Indian Express, Times of India
Former Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja discussed the situation of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan during a recent podcast appearance. Raja noted that Khan has spent three years behind bars in isolation and recently experienced an eye condition that has since been addressed. The comments follow a letter sent on Sunday by 22 former international cricket captains, including Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar, and Dilip Vengsarkar, to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif regarding Khan's health and medical care. This marked a follow-up to an earlier appeal by 14 former captains after reports emerged concerning medical neglect and deteriorating eyesight in prison. The group acknowledged recent steps by Pakistan's Supreme Court ordering a medical examination and reinstating weekly family visits.
Why it matters
The public intervention by legendary international cricketers highlights growing global concern over the welfare and legal treatment of Pakistan's former leader and World Cup-winning captain.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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