Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Tearful Javed Miandad Urges Release of Imprisoned Imran Khan
Javed Miandad is a famous former Pakistani cricket player.
He asked the authorities to release Imran Khan, who is in prison.
Miandad said Khan had done a lot for Pakistan and did not deserve his treatment.
He said disagreements should be solved by people talking together.
Miandad explained that he and Khan were close teammates for many years.
They played together for Pakistan and spent months together playing county cricket in England.
Miandad became tearful while remembering their friendship.
Khan’s family and other cricketers have raised concerns about his health and prison conditions.
They want medical checks, family visits and respectful treatment for Khan.
Former Pakistan cricketer Javed Miandad tearfully called for imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan’s release.
Miandad urged Pakistani authorities to resolve Khan’s legal and political troubles through dialogue and an amicable settlement.
He rejected claims of hostility or jealousy, recalling that he and Khan played, lived and ate together during county cricket in England.
Miandad described Khan as an honest national hero who gave much to Pakistan and helped lead the country to its 1992 World Cup victory.
The appeal came amid reported concerns about Khan’s health and isolation, while international cricketers and Khan’s political party also sought better treatment.
- Who
- Former Pakistan cricketer Javed Miandad appealed for the release of former prime minister and cricketer Imran Khan; other cricketers, Khan’s family and his political party also expressed support or concern.
- What
- Miandad called for Khan’s release and urged authorities to settle his legal and political troubles through dialogue.
- When
- Miandad made the appeal in an interview published on Friday; the articles give differing accounts of when Khan’s imprisonment began, citing August 2023 or 2024.
- Where
- Miandad spoke in an interview with Narratives; the concerns concern Khan’s imprisonment in Pakistan, while he and Miandad previously played county cricket in England.
- Why
- Miandad said Khan had served Pakistan, did not deserve his treatment and should receive a resolution, medical care, family access and dignity.
Release and Treatment Advocates
Continuing Legal and Political Process
Khan’s release
Release and Treatment Advocates
Miandad, Khan’s sons, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and several cricketers called for Khan’s release or for his legal and political dispute to be resolved through dialogue.
Continuing Legal and Political Process
Khan remains in custody amid unresolved legal and political arguments; the articles do not provide an official explanation for why he remains imprisoned.
Prison conditions
Release and Treatment Advocates
Supporters called for independent or court-ordered medical checks, uninterrupted weekly family visits, appropriate treatment and dignity. Khan’s sons alleged he was isolated for more than 23 hours a day.
Continuing Legal and Political Process
The isolation, health and silencing claims are allegations reported in the articles, which do not include a response from the relevant authorities.
Cricket board response
Release and Treatment Advocates
Pat Cummins, Greg Chappell and at least 21 former international cricketers supported medical care, family access and dignified treatment for Khan.
Continuing Legal and Political Process
The Pakistan Cricket Board initially threatened to prevent Pakistan’s team from taking part in a Lord’s Test after Sky Sports aired an interview with Khan’s sons, then reversed that decision and later complained to Sky Sports.
- Speaker
- Javed Miandad, a former Pakistan cricketer and teammate of Imran Khan
- Person whose release was sought
- Imran Khan, former Pakistan prime minister and captain
- Interview outlet
- Narratives podcast and YouTube channel
- Main appeal
- Release Khan and resolve the dispute through dialogue
- Shared cricket history
- Miandad and Khan played together for Pakistan and spent months together during county cricket in England
- Reported health concerns
- Khan’s sons and others raised concerns including alleged significant vision loss in one eye and prolonged isolation
- International appeal
- A petition signed by 21 former international captains sought medical evaluation, weekly family visits and implementation of recommended treatment
Sources
Javed Miandad breaks down in interview, appeals for Imran Khan’s release
'He has given Pakistan so much': Miandad calls for release of Imran Khan
Javed Miandad takes guard for his captain Imran Khan, urges Pakistan to release him
