Australia: 7 Former Captains Make Humanitarian Appeal for Imran Khan
Canberra, September 15, 2026: Seven former Australian cricket captains have written to Foreign Minister Penny Wong expressing humanitarian concerns over the detention of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan. The letter was signed by Allan Border, Greg Chappell, Ian Chappell, Belinda Clark, Kim Hughes, Mark Taylor and Steve Waugh, who said they were writing not…
Canberra, September 15, 2026: Seven former Australian cricket captains have written to Foreign Minister Penny Wong expressing humanitarian concerns over the detention of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan. The letter was signed by Allan Border, Greg Chappell, Ian Chappell, Belinda Clark, Kim Hughes, Mark Taylor and Steve Waugh, who said they were writing not as diplomats or political figures but as former captains compelled to speak.
They clarified they were not taking a position on Khan’s legal or political case, but were concerned with the treatment of detainees as a matter of basic humanity, regardless of politics. This follows an August 23 letter from 22 former international captains to PM Shehbaz Sharif, which called for a full independent medical assessment, uninterrupted weekly family visits, and prompt treatment as recommended by doctors.
A similar letter was sent in February, signed by 14 former captains. Pakistani greats Javed Miandad, Wasim Akram and Moin Khan, along with current Australian captain Pat Cummins, have also voiced concern over the matter.
