Squash World Mourns Roshan Khan

Former British Open champion Roshan Khan has died after a long illness in Pakistan. The 78-year-old suffered a stroke last year and had been in a coma for some time.

Regarded as one of the pioneers of the game in Pakistan, Roshan Khan came to international prominence in 1957 when he won the British Open, avenging the defeat by his famous compatriot Hashim Khan in the previous year's final.

Roshan is survived by his widow Bibi Ayesha, daughter Dilshad, and sons Hasan Khan and Jahangir Khan - the squash legend who won the British Open a record 10 times and is now the President of the World Squash Federation.

"We extend our sympathies to Jahangir and his family at this sad time," said WSF Chief Executive Christian Leighton.

PSA Chief Executive Gawain Briars added: "Whilst we have known of Roshan's illness over these last few months, it still came as a sad surprise to hear of his passing. In many ways a founder member of professional squash, Roshan's levels of artistry and court craft complemented the more vigorous approach adopted by his colleagues Hashim and Azam. His son Jahangir is known to all, and PSA passes onto Jahangir and his family our deepest condolences for their loss."