Jansher Khan's comeback from knee surgery suffered a setback when the Pakistani legend limped out of the Cathay Pacific Squash Open after playing just 11 points against local hope Faheem Khan last night.
Jansher was playing in his first tournament since undergoing surgery on both knees in April, but the six-time British Open and eight-time world champion retired from the match because of a pulled groin muscle.
Jansher startled spectators on Centre Court at the Hong Kong Squash Centre when he indicated to the referee that he could no longer continue after trailing 6-5 against the Hong Kong number one.
World number two Jansher showed no signs that things were wrong until he clutched his left thigh in pain after Faheem played a drop shot at 5-5.
The 29-year-old from Peshawar took a short rest but then could no longer go on after playing another point. The match lasted six minutes and 22 seconds.
A disappointed Jansher indicated that his injury was a temporary setback and that he intends to compete in next month's Al Ahram International tournament in Egypt.