 ArabNews.com
reports that Pakistani squash legend Jansher Khan,
42, has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
The winner of eight World Open and six British Open titles,
Jansher is regarded in many circles as the best player of
all time, having amassed a record 99 PSA titles.
Since his retirement in 2001 he has undertaken several
coaching stints the Pakistan Squash Federation, not
always successful, and has been a vocal critic of the
decline in Pakistan squash since the days when he and
Jahangir Khan dominated the world scene.
 A
close family member of Jansher revealed that the former
champion has been showing signs of a mystery illness since
last year.
“His hands would start shaking suddenly. Sometimes he used
to act strangely as he his mind went out of control," said
the relation.
Following a series of tests carried out in the last few
weeks, it was confirmed that Jansher is suffering from
Parkinson's disease.
Dr Zafar, who is supervising Jansher’s treatment, confirmed
on Saturday that the former world number one has already
begun what is feared to be a long-drawn battle with the
disease.
“There is no cure of this disease but we have the sort of
treatment available today that can slow it down,” said the
doctor.
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