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Cricket Legends Demand Better Prison Conditions for Imran Khan

2/18/2026

Summary

Story summary

A group of 14 former international cricket captains has urged the Pakistani government to improve Imran Khan’s prison conditions.
They cite health concerns, noting vision loss since August 2023.
The petition is led by Greg Chappell, former Australian captain, with Sunil Gavaskar, former Indian captain, and Kapil Dev signing it.
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party thanked them for the support.

History

Historical Context

Imran Khan, Pakistan's former Prime Minister, faced imprisonment in 2023 amid political unrest, following his ousting in April 2022. His tenure, marked by significant achievements like the 2018 Sehat Sahulat healthcare program, ended with allegations of corruption linked to the Toshakhana case. His arrest sparked nationwide protests, reflecting the deep intertwining of politics and cricket in Pakistan, a nation united by Khan's 1992 Cricket World Cup victory.

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Story summary

A group of 14 former international cricket captains has urged the Pakistani government to improve Imran Khan’s prison conditions.
They cite health concerns, noting vision loss since August 2023.
The petition is led by Greg Chappell, former Australian captain, with Sunil Gavaskar, former Indian captain, and Kapil Dev signing it.
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party thanked them for the support.

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