On February 18, 2026, former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly publicly supported the appeal made by 14 former international cricket captains, including Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, urging the Pakistani government to ensure proper medical care for Imran Khan. Ganguly emphasized that Khan, a significant figure in both cricket and politics, deserves appropriate care due to his contributions to Pakistan, stating, "I hope his health recovers and I hope he gets the right treatment because he has taken Pakistan to the world map being captain of the Pakistan cricket team and then Prime Minister of Pakistan, so he should be looked after." The collective letter from the captains highlights their deep concern over Khan's reported deteriorating health, including alarming claims of losing 85% of vision in his right eye, and calls for immediate medical attention and humane treatment during his incarceration.