In his heyday, playing for Sussex, the Oxford-educated allrounder led a flamboyant lifestyle and dated some of Britain's most attractive and wealthy women.

One of those relationships with Sita White, a millionaire's daughter, spawned Imran's eldest child, his daughter Tyrian. Sita died recently, leaving Imran to take care of the child.

Jemina was only 21 when she married Imran who was then twice her age. After converting to Islam, she changed her name to Haiqa.

Their marriage was always under intense scrutiny from the British tabloid press and Muslim conservatives, especially after Khan entered politics.

Jemima with a friend in London.

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