Azharuddin joins former captains in appeal for fair treatment to Imran Khan
Hyderabad (PTI): Former cricketer and Telangana Minister Mohammad Azharuddin has joined several former international captains in voicing concern for the health of Imran Khan and appealed to the Pakistan government to treat the cricketer-turned-politician with "dignity".
In a post on 'X', Azharuddin said he was deeply saddened to hear about the health condition of "Imran bhai".
"Cricket has given us many shared moments, and as a fellow sportsman who has shared the platform and learned from him, I sincerely appeal that he be treated with dignity. Praying for his good health and strength for his family," said Azharuddin, Telangana Minister for Minorities Welfare.
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Indian greats Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev were among 14 former captains who have written a letter expressing "deep concern" about Khan's deteriorating health and urging the Pakistan government to ensure adequate medical attention and dignified conditions in line with international standards.
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.
The signatories include Michael Atherton, Allan Border, Michael Brearley, Greg Chappell, Ian Chappell, Belinda Clark, David Gower, Kim Hughes, Nasser Hussain, Clive Lloyd, Steve Waugh and John Wright.
"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.
In their appeal, the former captains sought immediate and ongoing medical attention from specialists of Khan's choosing, humane and dignified detention conditions, including family visits, and fair and transparent access to legal processes.
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T20 World Cup: Farhan, Usman take Pakistan to Super 8 with 102-run win over Namibia
Colombo (PTI): Opener Sahibzada Farhan smashed an unbeaten hundred before Usman Tariq snared four wickets as Pakistan defeated Namibia by 102 runs in their must-win Group A match to book their place in the Super 8s of the T20 World Cup here on Wednesday.
Farhan blasted 11 fours and four sixes on way to an unbeaten 100 off 58 balls as Pakistan scored 199 for three. Salman Agha made 23-ball 38, while Shadab Khan also chipped in with 36 off 22 balls.
In reply, Namibia folded for 97 in 17.3 overs with Louren Steenkamp (23) and Alexander Volschenk (20) managing double digit scores.
Shadab Khan (3/19) and Usman Tariq (4/16) shared seven wickets.
Brief Score:
Pakistan: 199 for 3 in 20 overs (Sahibzada Farhan 100; Jack Brassell 2/48).
Namibia: 97 all out in 17.3 overs (Louren Steenkamp 23, Usman Tariq 4/16 )
