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Kapil Dev calls for better treatment for jailed Imran Khan

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 3:50 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Kapil Dev calls for better treatment for jailed Imran Khan

Summary

Former India captain Kapil Dev has joined 21 other international cricket captains in urging the Pakistani government to ensure proper medical care for imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The group, which includes notable figures like Sunil Gavaskar and Greg Chappell, has requested that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif adhere to court orders for Khan's medical treatment and allow weekly family visits. They emphasize that their appeal focuses on Khan's health and well-being, separate from any legal matters. The captains seek an independent medical assessment for Khan, particularly regarding concerns about his vision and overall health status.

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By the Numbers

•Kapil Dev leads a group advocating for Imran Khan's humane treatment.
•Over 20 former international captains have signed the appeal.
•The group insists on adherence to court orders for medical care and family visits.
•Khan's deteriorating health, including vision issues, is a focal point of concern.
•The initiative seeks to ensure basic humane treatment irrespective of legal allegations.

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3:50 PMYahoo Sports — 'We can ask Pakistan and request them': Kapil Dev asks 'better treatment' for jailed Imran Khan

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Former India captain Kapil Dev has joined 21 former international captains in urging Pakistan to provide jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan with proper medical care and humane conditions. The group has asked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to follow court orders allowing medical treatment and weekly family visits. Kapil stressed that the appeal is about Khan’s health, not his legal cases.
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