‘Treated with the dignity anyone deserves’: Cummins backs campaign for Imran Khan
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Fri, 28 August 2026
1 report- Times of India10:59first to report
Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins has thrown his weight behind a call for better medical treatment for Imran Khan amid growing concerns for Khan’s health since his incarceration in 2023. Former international cricket captains are uniting to demand humane care and judicial oversight for Khan. With an emphasis on dignity, Cummins envisions a future where Khan can access independent medical assessments and maintain family connections during this challenging time.
Sat, 29 August 2026
1 report- Times of India16:53
Moin Khan urges authorities to honour Imran Khan's right to medical care. He also asked fellow cricketers to voice their support for the former leader. International captains have also called for adequate healthcare and constitutional safeguards. Greg Chappell described Imran Khan's condition as worrying and difficult to ascertain. The Pakistan Cricket Board lodged a complaint after an interview with Imran Khan's sons aired.
Sat, 5 September 2026
2 reports- Times of India14:15
Brian Lara and Pat Cummins join former captains supporting Imran Khan's treatment. They are calling for independent medical assessments and humane care. Concerns focus on Khan's reported vision problems while in custody. Khan denies corruption charges, which supporters claim are politically motivated. This appeal highlights basic humanity for a respected cricket legend.
- dailypakistan.com.pk16:20
Former West Indies batting great Brian Lara has expressed support for former Pakistan captain and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan,
Tue, 8 September 2026
1 report- Times of India14:32
Wasim Akram expressed worry about Imran Khan's health and legal situation. He stated that health concerns should not be compromised by legal proceedings. Akram spoke from the heart as a worried friend, not a politician. International captains have also called for humane treatment and proper medical care. Imran's sons voiced fears for their father's safety in prison.
Tue, 15 September 2026
2 reports- Times of India02:54
Michael Holding, the former cricketer, has voiced support for improved treatment of Imran Khan, advocating that the former captain deserves humane conditions. With rising worries over Khan's health and the adequacy of prison facilities, international cricket figures have previously reached out to the Prime Minister of Pakistan. Holding’s emotions reflect a broader sentiment regarding the plight of the former leader in confinement.
- Times of India06:58
In a heartfelt appeal, seven former Australian cricket captains have reached out to Foreign Minister Penny Wong, urging her to communicate humanitarian concerns regarding Imran Khan's imprisonment to the Pakistani authorities. With growing worries about his health and treatment, they emphasized the importance of sufficient medical care and the need for regular family contact, echoing similar sentiments expressed by other international cricketers.