Cricket Legends Appeal for Imran Khan's Medical Care in Pakistan Prison

A group of 22 international cricketers, including former England captains Michael Atherton and Sir Alastair Cook, have issued an appeal urging Pakistan to provide "humane treatment and proper medical care" for imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The cricketers emphasized that ensuring adequate healthcare for prisoners is a matter of basic decency and human rights, without interfering in judicial processes.

Atherton specifically voiced concerns that the state may be attempting to "airbrush Imran Khan out of existence," highlighting the urgency of the appeal. The cricketers' call comes amid ongoing legal proceedings and Khan's incarceration, with the appeal also referencing a court-ordered medical assessment. This intervention by prominent figures from the cricketing world underscores the international attention on Khan's well-being and treatment while in detention.