Jansher Khan

Jansher Khan PP SI HI[4](Urdu: جان شیر خان‎; born 15 June 1969, in Peshawar, Pakistan[5]) is a former World No. 1 professional Pakistani squash player. During his career he won the World Open a record eight times, and the British Open six times. Jansher Khan is widely regarded as greatest squash player of all time. He was also said as player of millennium. Jansher Khan's retirement brought an end to nearly 50 years of domination by Pakistan in the sport of squash.[6].He belonged to a middle class family. His father Bahadar Khan was store keeper on payroll in Pakistan Air Force. Jansher Khan belongs from tribe of Khalil Mohmand. He studied in famous Salwan school in Peshawar. His nickname is ‘The King Khan’ which means the punisher.[7]

Jansher Khan
PP SI HI[1]

Personal information
Native name	جان شیر خان
Nickname(s)	King Khan, The Punisher
Born	(1969-06-15) June 15, 1969 Peshawar, Pakistan
Occupation	• National Head Squash Coach[2] (2010–2011)  • Advisor to the President of the Pakistan Squash Federation[3] (2010–2012), (2015–2018)
Years active	1986–2018
Height	6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Spouse(s)	• Violet Sough (m.1986; div.1989) • Naseem (m.1989) • Shumila (m.2010)
Children	5, including Kamran Khan
Sport
Country	Pakistan
Sport	Squash
Rank	From the Pakistan Government 1988 • Pride of Performance[1] 1993 • Sitara-i-Imtiaz[1] 1997 • Hilal-e-Imtiaz[1]
World Open British Open Hong Kong Open World Super Series Pakistan Open	1987, 89, 90, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96 1992, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97 1987, 88, 89, 90, 91, 94, 95, 97 1993, 94, 97, 98 1987, 90, 92, 94, 95, 97
Federation	Pakistan Squash Federation
Turned pro	1986
Retired	September 2002
Achievements and titles
Highest world ranking	No. 1 (January 1988 till December 2000)
Medal record Men's squash Representing  Pakistan World Championships 1987 Birmingham Singles 1989 Kuala Lumpur Singles 1990 Toulouse Singles 1992 Johannesburg Singles 1993 Karachi Singles 1994 Barcelona Singles 1995 Nicosia Singles 1996 Lahore Singles 1988 Amsterdam Singles British Open 1987 London Singles 1991 London Singles 1992 London Singles 1993 London Singles 1994 London Singles 1995 Cardiff Singles 1996 Cardiff Singles 1997 Cardiff Singles 1998 Birmingham Singles
Updated on August 24, 2018.

Career

Jansher Khan started his career at the age of 11 in 1981. He first came to prominence at the age of 16 when he won the World Junior Squash Championships in Australia in 1986 and the Senior World Open title in 1987, by beating Australia's Chris Dittmar in the final.[8] at the age of 18 he defeated the world No.1 Jahangir Khan in Hong Kong Open. It is observed that Jansher Khan started his career from payroll of Pakistan Air Force. Jansher Khan was known for his lighting quick reflexes and movement round the court. During his illuminous career he won Professional 293 matches out of total 331. Jansher Khan officially announced his retirement from squash in 2001[9]Jansher Khan was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in late 2011.[10]

World Open final appearances

9 finals (8 titles, 1 runner-up)

Outcome	Year	Location	Opponent in the final	Score in the final
Winner	1987	Birmingham, England	Chris Dittmar	9–5, 9–4, 4–9, 9–6
Runner-up	1988	Amsterdam, Netherlands	Jahangir Khan	9-6, 9-2, 9-2
Winner	1989	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	Chris Dittmar	7–15, 6–15, 15–4, 15–11, 15–10
Winner	1990	Toulouse, France	Chris Dittmar	15–8, 17–15, 13–15, 15–5
Winner	1992	Johannesburg, South Africa	Chris Dittmar	15–11, 15–9, 10–15, 15–6
Winner	1993	Karachi, Pakistan	Jahangir Khan	14–15, 15–9, 15–5, 15–5
Winner	1994	Barcelona, Spain	Peter Marshall	10–15, 15–11, 15–8, 15–4
Winner	1995	Nicosia, Cyprus	Del Harris	15–10, 17–14, 16–17, 15–8
Winner	1996	Karachi, Pakistan	Rodney Eyles	15–13, 17–15, 11–15, 15–3

Major World Series final appearances

• British Open: 9 finals (6 titles, 3 runner-up)

Outcome	Year	Location	Opponent in the final	Score in the final
Runner-up	1987	London, England	Jahangir Khan	9–6, 9–0, 9–5
Runner-up	1991	London, England	Jahangir Khan	2–9, 9–4, 9–4, 9–0
Winner	1992	London, England	Chris Robertson	9–7, 10–9, 9–5
Winner	1993	London, England	Chris Dittmar	9–6, 9–5, 6–9, 9–2
Winner	1994	London, England	Brett Martin	9–1, 9–0, 9–10, 9–1
Winner	1995	Cardiff, Wales	Peter Marshall	15–4, 15–4, 15–5
Winner	1996	Cardiff, Wales	Rodney Eyles	15–13, 15–8, 15–10
Winner	1997	Cardiff, Wales	Peter Nicol	17–15, 9–15, 15–12, 8–15, 15–8
Runner-up	1998	Birmingham, England	Peter Nicol	17–16, 15–4, 15–5

• Hong Kong Squash Open: 9 finals (8 titles, 1 runner-up)

Outcome	Year	Location	Opponent in the final	Score in the final
Winner	1987	Hong Kong	Chris Dittmar	9-6, 9-2, 9-5
Winner	1988	Hong Kong	Chris Dittmar	15-11, 9-15, 15-6, 12-15, 15-1
Winner	1989	Hong Kong	Chris Dittmar	15-8, 16-17, 15-2, 15-6
Winner	1990	Hong Kong	Chris Robertson	15-6, 14-15, 15-10, 15-5
Winner	1991	Hong Kong	Tristan Nancarrow	16-17, 15-6, 15-17, 15-4, 15-5
Winner	1994	Hong Kong	Peter Nicol	15-7, 15-10, 15-6
Winner	1995	Hong Kong	Brett Martin	15-12, 15-7, 15-3
Runner-up	1996	Hong Kong	Rodney Eyles	15-10, 15-10, 15-5
Winner	1997	Hong Kong	Jonathon Power	14-15, 15-12, 15-7, 15-2

• Pakistan Open: 9 finals (6 titles, 3 runner-up)

Outcome	Year	Location	Opponent in the final	Score in the final
Winner	1987	Pakistan	Jahangir Khan	1-9, 9-1, 10-8, 9-5, 9-0
Runner-up	1988	Pakistan	Jahangir Khan	16-17, 10-15, 15-9, 15-9, 15-7
Runner-up	1989	Pakistan	Jahangir Khan	15-11, 15-12, 15-10
Winner	1990	Pakistan	Jahangir Khan	9-2, 4-9, 9-2, 9-2
Runner-up	1991	Pakistan	Jahangir Khan	9-15, 15-10, 15-10, 15-5
Winner	1992	Pakistan	Jahangir Khan	15-13, 15-5, 15-12
Winner	1994	Pakistan	Peter Marshall	14-15, 15-14, 15-10, 9-15, 15-6
Winner	1995	Pakistan	Rodney Eyles	15-9, 15-12, 15-8
Winner	1997	Pakistan	Anthony Hill	15-11, 15-7, 15-8

• World Super Series: 4 finals (4 titles, 0 runner-up)

Outcome	Year	Location	Opponent in the final	Score in the final
Winner	1993	Zurich, Switzerland	Chris Dittmar	15-10, 10-15, 15-13, 15-8
Winner	1994	Zurich, Switzerland	Peter Marshall	8-15, 15-8, 15-7, 15-9
Winner	1997	Hatfield, England	Brett Martin	9-7, 9-5, 9-2
Winner	1998	Hatfield, England	Simon Parke	15-12, 13-15, 15-11, 15-10

Sporting positions
Preceded by Jahangir Khan Chris Dittmar	World No. 1 January 1988 – January 1998	Succeeded by Peter Nicol David Palmer

References

1. "Pakistan Sports Board / Awards / Squash". www.sports.gov.pk. Pakistani Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism / Pakistani Ministry of Inter Provincial Coordination (2011). Retrieved 27 August 2018.
2. "Janshers appointment as national squash coach welcomed". The Nation. 22 December 2010.
3. "Jansher appointed advisor to President PSF". Aaj News. 21 December 2010.
4. "Awards Given by Govt of Pakistan".
5. "Jansher Khan". Britannica. Britannica.com. Retrieved 2 March 2010.
6. Sansom, Ian. "Great dynasties of the world: The Khans". The Guardian. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
7. "History by Andrew Shelley".
8. "World Junior Squash Championship".
9. "Jansher Khan Retirement".
10. "Jansher Khan diagnosed with Parkinson's disease". The Times of India. The Times Group. Retrieved 19 March 2016.

External links

• Jansher Khan – PSA World Tour profile at the Wayback Machine (archived 2013-04-03)
• Jansher Khan at Squash Info
• Career summary at Squashtalk.com at the Wayback Machine (archived 2006-02-20)
• Pakistan Squash – The Khan Supremacy Part VIII