Wasim Akram urges 'fair treatment' for jailed Imran Khan
- Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram voiced concern regarding the health of his friend and former captain Imran Khan, stating "there can be no compromise" on his medical well-being.
- Khan, who led Pakistan to a 1992 World Cup-winning triumph, has been jailed since 2022 following convictions in multiple corruption cases; he denies these charges.
- Last week, legendary West Indies batter Brian Lara joined 22 other international captains in an open letter to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif demanding proper medical care for the 73-year-old Khan.
- Javed Miandad, another former Pakistan cricketer, has also expressed concerns for Khan's well-being, while Akram noted domestic support within Pakistan remains notably scarce compared to international movements.
- Government officials maintain that Khan's health is fine, yet supporters express uncertainty about his actual condition due to a lack of clear information from authorities.
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Wasim Akram urges 'fair treatment' for jailed Imran Khan
Khan, 73, has been imprisoned since 2023 and was sentenced late last year along with his wife to 17 years on corruption charges they both deny. During lunch on the first day of the recent second Test between England and Pakistan at Lord's, Sky Sports broadcast an interview conducted by former England captain Michael Atherton with Khan's sons Kasim and Sulaiman. During the interview, they criticised their father's treatment by Pakistani authoriti…
Wasim Akram worried over Imran Khan's health in prison: I miss him a lot
Wasim Akram has expressed concern over Imran Khan’s health, stressing that there can be no compromise despite the former Pakistan captain’s imprisonment. Javed Miandad, Pat Cummins, Brian Lara and 22 former international captains have also raised concerns over Imran’s treatment and medical care.
‘Convicted or not convicted’: Wasim Akram breaks silence on Imran Khan’s health — ‘I miss him a lot’
Wasim Akram expressed worry about Imran Khan's health and legal situation. He stated that health concerns should not be compromised by legal proceedings. Akram spoke from the heart as a worried friend, not a politician. International captains have also called for humane treatment and proper medical care. Imran's sons voiced fears for their father's safety in prison.
Wasim Akram voices concern over Imran Khan’s health, says ‘there can be no compromise’ - The Tribune
Wasim Akram has become another high-profile cricketer to voice his concerns over the health of his friend and former Pakistan captain Imran Khan, saying “there can be no compromise” on that front.
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