WORLD SQUASH NEWS
Jansher Backs Out Of Comeback Bid
Jansher Khan, one of the greatest squash players of all time, has confirmed
that his comeback bid is over.
In a letter received today by the Professional Squash Association (PSA), the
33-year-old record eight-times World Open champion and six-times British Open
champion from Pakistan, wrote:
"As you know, I suffered with a back injury in the Chief of Air Staff
tournament in October. Due to that, my doctor has told me not to play
squash. So, because of the pain, I will not take part in the game anymore.
"I wish that I could play again and flourish my country name on high," said
the proud Pakistani and former world No1.
In thanking the PSA for renewing his membership last year after announcing
his surprise comeback, Jansher added: "If in the future the PSA needs me to
help promote the game, I'll be happy to make myself available."
Plagued by back and knee injuries, Jansher retired from the sport shortly
after claiming his 99th PSA Tour title at the Super Series Finals in London
in March 1998. Following his comeback late last year, he competed in two PSA
Tour events in his home country - in the first, raising local hopes when he
beat the No2 seed and world top twenty player from Egypt, Omar Elborolossy,
in the first round.