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Michael Holding goes on tirade against Pakistan government over Imran Khan: ‘Ridiculous how the man is being treated’

Former West Indies fast bowler Michael Holding has joined a growing group of cricket icons advocating for Imran Khan, who has been imprisoned in Pakistan since 2023 facing various legal proceedings. The 72-year-old expressed deep sorrow over the conditions faced by the 1992 World Cup-winning captain and ex-prime minister, emphasizing that the situation should be addressed through the lens of basic human rights rather than politics.

Holding, who competed against Khan in both county and international cricket and previously assisted him in London during cancer hospital fundraising efforts, backed demands for appropriate medical attention, family visitation, and dignity.

His remarks follow an appeal sent directly to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif by 21 international captains, alongside supportive statements from cricket luminaries such as Pat Cummins, , , and Javed Miandad. Khan's relatives have reported a lack of essential provisions, including reading materials, while his sons Sulaiman and Kasim highlighted inadequate medical care during an 18-minute Sky Sports interview conducted by Michael Atherton at the Lord's Test.