Imran, 73, led Pakistan to its only World Cup victory, in 1992 in Australia, a triumph that cemented his status as a national icon. He later entered politics, founding the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, and served as prime minister from 2018 to 2022, when he was removed from office in a no-confidence vote. The letter was reportedly drafted by former Australia captain Greg Chappell and was delivered to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday afternoon. The letter was reportedly drafted by former Australia captain Greg Chappell and was delivered to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday afternoon. Atherton reported in The Times that the former Pakistan captain is close to losing sight in his right eye.

Source: Indian Express February 18, 2026 07:55 UTC