'I miss him a lot' - Wasim Akram voices concern over Imran Khan's health

Wasim Akram breaks silence on Imran Khan: "I miss him a lot"

Wasim Akram has gone public with his worry over Imran Khan's health, calling the former Pakistan captain his mentor and admitting he hasn't spoken to him in three years.

> "He's my friend, I miss him a lot. 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 stressed the concern is personal, not political—convicted or not, jail or no jail, the legend's wellbeing matters. He flagged a troubling gap: while advocacy is building in England and elsewhere, he's doubtful about the strength of the movement inside Pakistan. Government says Khan's health is "apparently fine." Akram isn't convinced.

The international pressure is mounting. Twenty-two cricket captains signed an open letter to PM Shahbaz Sharif demanding Khan's dignity be upheld—access to his personal physician and family contact. Aus captain Pat Cummins was among the first current captains to speak up, while Brian Lara called Khan a "legend of the game."

A court order has already mandated Khan's admission to a specific hospital with visits from his personal doctor and sister allowed. He's been incarcerated since 2022 on corruption convictions, which he denies across the board.

Bottom line: Akram's voice adds weight to a growing global cricket movement demanding safeguards. The question remains whether domestic pressure inside Pakistan can match the international noise.

Source: Crictracker