Pat Cummins supports Imran Khan's medical treatment appeal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 4:07 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Pat Cummins has publicly endorsed the petition for humane treatment of former Pakistan captain Imran Khan, becoming the first active captain to do so. The appeal, led by Greg Chappell, seeks court compliance for medical evaluations and family visitation for Khan, who has been jailed in isolation for three years. Rising health concerns have prompted the call for better treatment, asserting Khan's dignity amidst declining health, including reported issues with his eyesight. The petition has gained signatures from 23 former international captains, emphasizing the necessity of proper medical care.
- •Pat Cummins joins Greg Chappell's campaign for Imran Khan.
- •The petition urges court compliance for Khan's medical care.
- •Khan has faced three years in isolation, affecting his health.
- •Over 20 former captains have signed the petition for Khan.
- •Concerns include Khan's failing eyesight due to prolonged confinement.
- 4:07 PMYahoo Sports — Pat Cummins joins Greg Chappell and former cricketers in public support of ex-Pakistan captain Imran Khan
"Pat Cummins becomes the latest captain supporting former Aussie skipper Greg Chappell's cause of asking for better treatment of Imran Khan.
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