Several current and former cricketers have called for diplomatic intervention, demanding better treatment for Imran, who has been in a Pakistani jail since 2023. Imran’s health has deteriorated in jail, and he has only 15 per cent vision left in his right eye, according to the reports cited.
During an interaction with Republic World, Shastri became the latest to voice his concerns, describing Pakistan’s treatment of Imran as “inhumane”. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has extended his support to the jailed former Pakistan captain Imran Khan amid concerns over his health.
You said he came close at the age of 40, captain of the side, and he won the World Cup with a pretty young team,” he added. Because what he gave to the game was something special. Because i don’t understand the politics, you could be out somewhere else, in the same position,. Because he’s the most recognised Pakistani face globally, but to sit in a cell there, he doesn’t deserve it.
I think there’ll be a lot of cricketers around the globe who will be echoing the same sentiments,” said Shastri. Whether you like it or not, that’s my view,” said Shastri. “I’m not a politician. You know, no one treats a human being like that. On humanitarian grounds, I don’t think he deserves what he’s getting. So I don’t speak just for myself. Shastri wished Imran a speedy recovery and good health, while also praising his contribution to the game of cricket. “I just hope he’s well and his health is good. And my memories of him are just being an outstanding leader. You know, just a leader of men. The ability to motivate youngsters and then take them through. “Hopefully. Hope he comes out and is treated better. He’s been there for a long time.
But just to see the way he’s being treated today is shocking.
