Atherton and cricketers call for medical care for Imran Khan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 9:22 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Michael Atherton, former England cricket captain, and 21 international cricketers launched an appeal for proper medical treatment for imprisoned former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on August 25, 2026. Concerns over Khan's health have escalated, particularly after reports of him losing sight in one eye. The group, including notable figures like Kapil Dev and Sunil Gavaskar, emphasized that their appeal is humanitarian, calling for dignity and adequate healthcare for Khan without interfering in the judicial process. This is the second letter the group has sent to Pakistani authorities regarding Khan's condition. Atherton criticized efforts to diminish Khan's status and called attention to the challenges faced by Pakistani cricketers in speaking out.
- •Atherton leads 21 former cricketers in a humanitarian appeal.
- •Imran Khan has been imprisoned since 2023 for corruption charges.
- •Concerns over Khan's health have intensified recently.
- •Kapil Dev urges for dignity and basic care for prisoners.
- •Appeal marks a continued focus on Khan's treatment amid political challenges.
- 9:22 AMYahoo Sports — 'State tried to airbrush Imran khan out of existence': Atherton on appeal for former Pakistan PM
"In a compelling show of solidarity, Michael Atherton, the former England cricket captain, along with 21 fellow international cricketers, has launched an appeal for the medical treatment of ex-Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is currently imprisoned. Atherton raised alarms about the efforts to diminish Khan's status, while Kapil Dev advocated for the essential rights of prisoners, urging for adequate healthcare and dignity without interfering in judicial processes.
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