Imran Khan and Ravi Shastri
You said he came close at the age of 40, captain of the side, and he won the World Cup with a pretty young team,” he added. Shastri said Khan, who has been in jail since 2023, is one of Pakistan’s most recognisable figures worldwide and should receive better treatment. Because what he gave to the game was something special.
Whether you like it or not, that’s my view,” said Shastri. “I just hope he’s well and his health is good. And my memories of him are just being an outstanding leader. You know, just a leader of men. The ability to motivate youngsters and then take them through.
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has spoken out over the reported treatment of jailed former Pakistan captain Imran Khan , calling it “inhumane” and saying no person should be treated that way. Speaking to Republic World, Shastri said he was shocked by Khan’s situation and believed cricketers around the world would share his concerns. I think there’ll be a lot of cricketers around the globe who will be echoing the same sentiments,” said Shastri.
“I’m not a politician. You know, no one treats a human being like that. On humanitarian grounds, I don’t think he deserves what he’s getting. So I don’t speak just for myself. He also wished Khan good health and praised his achievements as a cricketer and captain, particularly his ability to guide young players.
But just to see the way he’s being treated today is shocking.