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Sourav Ganguly explains refusal to sign Imran Khan welfare petition

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 8:42 AM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Sourav Ganguly explains refusal to sign Imran Khan welfare petition
Summary

Sourav Ganguly revealed his decision to ignore Greg Chappell’s call to sign a welfare petition for Imran Khan. The petition, drafted by Chappell and endorsed by 14 former international captains, urges the Pakistan government to provide medical care for Khan, who is in custody. Ganguly stated that his refusal stems from past disagreements with Chappell, specifically their contentious relationship dating back to Chappell's tenure as India's head coach. He emphasized his lack of trust in Chappell, whose actions he viewed as dishonest. The petition expresses concerns over Khan’s deteriorating health in prison and has received support from various cricketing figures worldwide.

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  • •Ganguly ignored Chappell's request regarding Imran Khan's welfare petition.
  • •The petition calls for medical care for Khan from the Pakistan government.
  • •Ganguly cited trust issues stemming from past conflicts with Chappell.
  • •The petition was signed by 14 other former captains, excluding Ganguly.
  • •Khan has been imprisoned since 2023 on charges he calls politically motivated.
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  • 8:42 AMYahoo Sports — 'I can't be fool twice': Sourav Ganguly reveals why he ignored Greg Chappell's call to sign Imran Khan's welfare petition
What they're saying
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Saurav Ganguly remains one not to forget past skirmishes as he revealed why he ignored former India head coach Greg Chappell's call.

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