Wasim Akram and Imran Khan
Imran, 73, has been in jail since 2022 after being convicted in multiple corruption cases, charges he denies. Last week, West Indies great Brian Lara joined a growing list of former international captains who have called for proper treatment and humane conditions for the 1992 World Cup-winning captain. As many as 22 international captains have written an open letter to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, seeking proper medical care and humane treatment for Imran.
The comments come amid growing international concern over Imran’s reported health and access to medical care.
Akram, however, said that while legal proceedings must take their course, there should be no compromise when it comes to his former mentor’s health. But as far as his health is concerned, there can be no compromise on that,” Akram told The Athletic. I miss him a lot,” he said. I’m not so sure,” said Wasim. Australian captain Pat Cummins has also echoed the concerns, while Lara described Imran as “a legend of our game” who deserved “basic humanity”.
Wasim Akram has become the latest high-profile cricketing figure to publicly voice concern over the health of his former Pakistan captain and close friend Imran Khan, insisting that his legal status should not come in the way of ensuring he receives proper medical care. “I haven’t spoken to him for three years. It’s so unfortunate, politically, what’s happening with him. The court of law is the court of law. Akram also questioned whether enough was being done inside Pakistan to address concerns surrounding Imran’s health, pointing to international efforts seeking better conditions for the former Pakistan captain. “There’s a movement in England and elsewhere (to improve Imran’s conditions) but here (in Pakistan)?