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Twenty-one former international cricket captains wrote to Pakistan’s prime minister calling for humane treatment for Imran Khan.
The signatories included Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Clive Lloyd and Michael Atherton.
They said Khan should receive proper medical care and be assessed by a Supreme Court-directed medical board.
The appeals followed concern over Khan’s brief hospital visit and his return to prison.
Why it mattersFormer world leaders in detention require transparent health standards to prevent political instability.
More context
Some reports say Khan’s party filed a contempt petition, while the government says he is receiving appropriate attention.