Wellington, Aug. 31 -- Former New Zealand all-rounder Chris Cairns has expressed his support for former Pakistan captain and Prime Minister Imran Khan amid growing concerns over his health and calls for proper medical treatment.

Cairns, in an Instagram story, backed the global cricket community's appeal for Imran, saying the former Pakistan skipper should be afforded basic human rights.

"Lending my support to Imran Khan who like anyone... should be afforded basic human rights...great to see the global cricket community supporting one of its own...and making this a public issue," Cairns wrote in an Instagram story.

Cairns' remarks come amidst Imran's health being a topic of massive scrutiny in Pakistan over the last few weeks, with his ...