Ramiz Raja updates on Imran Khan's health amid new appeals for care
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 10:01 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Ramiz Raja discussed Imran Khan's health condition during a podcast, indicating that Khan remains resilient despite his nearly three years in prison. Raja highlighted that Khan has been in isolation and faced recent health concerns, including an eye issue that has since been resolved. This discussion coincided with a letter from 21 former international cricket captains urging Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to ensure Khan receives proper medical treatment and humane conditions. They are asking for an independent health assessment and the reinstatement of family visitations, emphasizing respect for legal processes. The situation has drawn international attention, with cricket legends from various countries rallying for Khan's rights.
- •Ramiz Raja notes Imran Khan is holding up in prison
- •Khan recently faced an eye issue
- •21 former captains appeal for Khan's medical care
- •Group asks for visits and treatment as directed by court
- •Khan has been incarcerated since 2023, affecting his health
- 10:01 AMYahoo Sports — 'Poor guy has been behind bars for three years': Ramiz Raja gives update on Imran Khan's condition
"Ramiz Raja's comments came after 21 former international captains wrote to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, renewing their appeal for proper medical treatment and better conditions for Imran. The group includes Indian cricket legends Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev and Dilip Vengsarkar. The appeal followed concerns that a recent medical examination did not fully meet the directions issued by Pakistan's Supreme Court.
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