Former Cricket Captains Demand Proper Medical Care for Jailed Imran Khan

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A group of former cricket captains has called on Pakistani authorities to ensure proper medical care for imprisoned ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan. The players described access to adequate healthcare as a matter of basic decency. Their appeal follows a court order mandating a medical assessment of Khan, which they say Pakistan must comply with. Khan has been held in prison and concerns have been raised about the state of his health. The former skippers are urging the government to respect both the court's directive and Khan's wellbeing.

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