Australian captain Pat Cummins voices support for Imran Khan

Australia captain Pat Cummins on Friday voiced support for incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan, urging authorities to ensure he receives proper medical care, family visits and dignified treatment while in prison.

Cummins expressed his support after former international cricketers, including Greg Chappell, raised concerns about the former premier's health and conditions of confinement.

In a post on X, Cummins said he hoped the court-ordered medical assessment would be allowed to proceed and that Khan would continue to have access to his family. "Adding my support here to GC and the other former international captains," he wrote.

"I hope the court ordered medical assessment be allowed to run its course, and that family visits continue. I hope Imran Khan is treated with the dignity anyone deserves."

Tweet by Pat Cummins

The Australian captain’s remarks make him the first active international cricket captain to publicly support the campaign seeking better medical care and treatment for Imran Khan.

Chappell, in a video shared by Cummins, said that Imran Khan appeared to be struggling after allegedly spending around three years in isolation.

The PTI founder, 73, has been imprisoned since August 2023 after being convicted in corruption-related cases.

At least 21 former international cricketers, including Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar and Dilip Vengsarkar, have signed an appeal expressing concern over his health and calling for proper medical attention.