Indian squash legend Saurav Ghosal has announced his retirement from the Professional Squash Association (PSA) Tour at the age of 37.
Ghosal, a trailblazer in Indian squash, has had a decorated career spanning two decades. He is the only Indian man to reach the world’s top 10, achieving a career-high ranking of No. 10 in April 2019 and spending six months there. He has won 10 PSA titles, reached 18 finals, and won 281 of his 511 matches on the Tour.
Away from the PSA Tour, Ghosal led India to gold medals in the team event at both the 2014 and 2022 editions of the Asian Games. He also claimed two silver medals in the singles event and teamed up with compatriot Dipika Pallikal Karthik to win gold for India in the mixed event at the 2022 WSF World Doubles Squash Championships.
Ghosal also holds a record of 13 Indian Nationals titles wins, with the last of those coming in 2020. He was the first Indian squash player to receive the Arjuna Award in 2007.
In his retirement announcement, Ghosal expressed gratitude to his family, mentors, coaches, the Sports Ministry of India, and his sponsors for their support throughout his career. He also acknowledged the love and support of his fans, which he said has been a driving force through the highs and lows.
Ghosal plans to remain involved in the sport through initiatives aimed at increasing squash participation in India, especially in smaller cities. He hopes to contribute to improving the general level of players in the country and mentoring some of the top talent.
Saurav Ghosal’s retirement marks the end of an era in Indian squash. He has been an inspiration to countless young players and his legacy will continue to inspire future generations.
