There have been reports that Imran Khan has lost his eyesight inside Adiala jail, which has caused serious international concern. 14 former international cricket captains, including Sunil Gavaskar, sent a formal appeal to the Pakistan government, urging fair treatment of the Pakistan cricket legend.
Imran has reportedly lost about 85 percent of the vision in his right eye. This development has intensified the debate, with critics suggesting that opponents may be quietly killed rather than openly silenced. Khan has said that he has been suffering from blurred vision for several months, which has raised concerns about his health.
14 former cricket captains appeal to Pakistan government regarding Imran Khan’s health
14 former international cricket captains from five Test countries have written a letter to the Pakistan government, expressing serious concern over the health of 73-year-old Imran Khan and requesting better treatment for him in jail.
The appeal was drafted by former Australia captain Greg Chappell and formally sent to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday afternoon.
Several well-known personalities have supported the request, including former Indian captains Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev as well as Allan Border, Steve Waugh, Ian Chappell, Belinda Clark and Kim Hughes.
England’s Mike Atherton, Nasser Hussain, Mike Brearley and David Gower have also signed the petition, as have West Indies great Clive Lloyd and former New Zealand captain John Wright.
Also read: Rift in the Indian camp? Details of Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya cursing Kuldeep Yadav revealed
Greg Chappell writes petition after concerns over Imran Khan’s health
Former Australia captain Greg Chappell decided to write a petition after reports emerged about Imran Khan’s deteriorating health in Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail. Imran has been in jail for a little more than two years following corruption charges.
“Recent reports concerning his health – particularly the alarming deterioration of his vision while in custody – and the conditions of his confinement over the past two and a half years have caused us deep concern,” the former captains wrote.
“As fellow cricketers who understand the values of fair play, honor and respect beyond the boundary lines, we believe that a person like Imran Khan should be treated with the same respect and basic human consideration as a former national leader and a global sporting icon.”
What they are doing to him is terrible – Sunil Gavaskar
Sunil Gavaskar expressed strong concern over the treatment being meted out to Imran Khan. He said the situation is dire and their relationship goes beyond on-field rivalry.
Gavaskar said, “It’s terrible what they’re doing to him. We’ve been friends since he was trying to qualify for Worcestershire as an overseas player, not just as an opponent on the field.”
| cricketers who appeal | |
|
Sl.No. |
name of cricketer |
| 1 | Sunil Gavaskar |
| 2 | Kapil Dev |
| 3 | Michael Atherton |
| 4 | alan border |
| 5 | mike brearley |
| 6 | greg chappell |
| 7 | ian chappell |
| 8 | Belinda Clark |
| 9 | david gower |
| 10 | Kim Hughes |
| 11 | Nasir Hussain |
| 12 | clive lloyd |
| 13 | steve waugh |
| 14 | john wright |
Also read: Who is Yuvraj Samra? The 19-year-old Canadian batsman who scored a sensational century against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2026