On February 18, 2026, former Indian cricket captain Mohammed Azharuddin expressed his deep concern over Imran Khan's deteriorating health, echoing the sentiments of the 14 former international cricket captains who previously appealed to Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for better medical treatment for Khan. Azharuddin stated, "Deeply saddened to hear about Imran bhai. Cricket has given us many shared moments... I sincerely appeal that he be treated with dignity. Praying for his good health and strength for his family." This adds to the growing support from the cricketing community, including former captains like Sourav Ganguly, who also backed the call for humane treatment and adequate medical care for Khan, emphasizing his significant contributions to Pakistan as both a cricketer and a politician.