Wasim Akram voices concern over health of former captain Imran Khan

Former Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram has publicly called for prioritized medical care for his former teammate Imran Khan. Imran has been incarcerated since 2022 following convictions in multiple corruption cases, which he denies. Akram emphasized that his concerns are rooted in personal friendship rather than politics and questioned the transparency regarding Imran's current physical condition within the country. This intervention follows an open letter signed by 22 international cricket captains, including Pat Cummins and Brian Lara, urging humane treatment and access to medical attention for the 73-year-old. While the Pakistani government has asserted that proper care is provided, the situation remains a point of international and domestic debate. A court has recently ordered that Imran be transferred to a hospital with access to his personal physician and family members.

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