{"id":2880,"date":"2026-02-18T00:54:02","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T00:54:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/d.sheep-mine.ts.net\/?p=2880"},"modified":"2026-02-18T00:54:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T00:54:02","slug":"128468439-cms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/d.sheep-mine.ts.net\/?p=2880","title":{"rendered":"‘He must be looked after and respected’: Sourav Ganguly backs appeal for Imran Khan | Cricket News – The Times of India"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has called for former Pakistan<\/a> skipper Imran Khan<\/a> to be treated with dignity and proper care, amid growing concern over the latter\u2019s health in prison.Ganguly\u2019s remarks follow a joint appeal by 14 former international captains from five Test-playing nations urging the Pakistan government to ensure improved prison conditions and appropriate medical attention for the World Cup-winning leader. \u201cThey have done the right thing. So, I’m sure Imran Khan must be looked after and respected,\u201d Ganguly told reporters.<\/p>\n

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The petition, initiated by former Australia captain Greg Chappell, was submitted to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, according to The Age. Among the signatories were India greats Sunil Gavaskar<\/a> and Kapil Dev, along with Australia\u2019s Allan Border, Steve Waugh, Ian Chappell, Belinda Clark, and Kim Hughes; England\u2019s Mike Atherton, Nasser Hussain, Mike Brearley, and David Gower; West Indies legend Clive Lloyd; and New Zealand\u2019s John Wright.In the letter, the former captains expressed \u201cprofound concern\u201d over reports of Khan\u2019s deteriorating health, particularly a significant decline in vision during his incarceration at Adiala prison in Rawalpindi, where he has been held for over two years on corruption charges. They stressed that someone of his stature deserves humane treatment, medical care from specialists of his choosing, regular family access, and fair legal proceedings without delay.The appeal underscored cricket\u2019s long-standing role in fostering respect beyond rivalry, urging authorities to uphold principles of decency and justice. Gavaskar described the situation as \u201cterrible,\u201d noting their long-standing friendship that predates their on-field contests.Supporters claim Khan has lost 85 per cent vision in his right eye and faces limited access to family and personal doctors. He and his wife, Bushra Bibi, have been jailed since August 2023, and his recent convictions amount to a cumulative 31-year sentence.<\/div>\n\n

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