Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday backed an appeal by several former international skippers seeking fair treatment and proper medical care for Imran Khan, saying the cricketer-turned-politician deserves to be "looked after" for his contributions to Pakistan both captain and Prime Minister. ADVERTISEMENT"They have done the right thing (on former captains appealing for fair treatment of Imran)," Ganguly told reporters. There have been reports that Khan has lost approximately 85 per cent of vision in his right eye due to alleged medical neglect while in custody at Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail. "We, the undersigned former captains of our national cricket teams, write with deep concern regarding the reported treatment and incarceration conditions of Imran Khan, the distinguished former Captain of Pakistan and a legendary figure in world cricket,” the letter stated. The 1992 World Cup-winning skipper, who served as Pakistan's Prime Minister, was sentenced to 14 years in prison in a corruption case in 2023.

Source: The Telegraph February 17, 2026 17:43 UTC