World Cup Legend Imran Khan Facing 85% Vision Loss; Vikrant Gupta & Fans Express Heartbreak. -

The global cricketing and political community has expressed deep concern following a harrowing medical report submitted to the Supreme Court of Pakistan regarding former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s health. Indian sports journalist Vikrant Gupta voiced a widely shared sentiment on X, contrasting the “clear vision” of the 1992 World Cup-winning captain with his reported struggle to retain his eyesight while in custody.

Critical Health Reports & Diagnosis

A detailed fact-finding report prepared by court-appointed amicus curiae Salman Safdar has revealed a severe decline in Khan’s medical condition:

Significant Vision Loss: Khan has reportedly lost 85% of the vision in his right eye, leaving him with only 15% capacity in that eye.
Serious Diagnosis: The condition has been identified as Right Central Retinal Vein Occlusion (CRVO), a blockage of the main vein that carries blood away from the retina, leading to serious and often sudden damage.
Timeline of Neglect: The report claims Khan began reporting blurred and hazy vision as early as October 2025, but jail authorities allegedly took no action for months, offering only eye drops.
Sudden Deterioration: After the initial blurring, Khan reportedly suffered a “sudden and complete loss of vision,” after which a specialist from PIMS Hospital was finally called to intervene.

Supreme Court Intervention

Following the submission of Safdar’s report, a two-member bench led by Chief Justice Yahya Afridi took immediate notice of the former premier’s distress:

Urgent Medical Board: The court ordered the formation of a board of expert ophthalmologists to conduct a comprehensive check-up before February 16, 2026.
Personal Physician Access: Khan will be allowed access to his personal doctors, Dr. Faisal Sultan and Dr. Asim Yusuf, for a direct assessment.
Family Communication: Recognizing the emotional toll, the court also ordered authorities to facilitate telephone calls between Khan and his sons, Kasim and Sulaiman, who reside in the UK.

The Cricketing World’s Reaction

Journalists and fans have highlighted the tragic irony of the situation. Vikrant Gupta’s message resonated because it reminded the public of Khan’s legendary leadership, while his son, Kasim Khan, attributed the medical crisis to over 920 days of solitary confinement and a systematic denial of timely healthcare.