Wasim Akram on Tuesday became the latest name from the cricket world to voice support for former Pakistan Prime Minister and cricketer Imran Khan, stating “there should be no compromise on his health”.
The 1992 World Cup-winning captain has been in jail since 2022 after being convicted in multiple corruption cases. Imran denies any wrongdoing.
“I haven’t spoken to him for three years. It’s so unfortunate, politically, what’s happening with him. The court of law is the court of law. But as far as his health is concerned, there can be no compromise on that,” Akram told the Athletic.
Last week, legendary West Indies batter Brian Lara joined a host of former international captains in seeking proper medical treatment for the 73-year-old Imran. As many as 22 international captains wrote an open letter to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, demanding proper medical care and humane treatment for Imran.
“There’s a movement in England and elsewhere (to improve Imran’s conditions) but here (in Pakistan)? I’m not so sure,” said Akram.
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“I’m speaking from the heart as someone who is worried about him as a person. Convicted or not convicted. Jail or no jail. We need to safeguard his health. We don’t know what’s happening, the government are saying his health apparently is fine. But I’m worried. I miss him a lot.”
Among other former Pakistan cricketers, Javed Miandad too has expressed his concerns for Imran’s well being.
(With inputs from PTI)
Published on Sep 08, 2026
