Saurav Ghosal Retires from Professional Squash
Saurav Ghosal, a two-time Asian Games gold medalist, has announced his retirement from professional squash. The 37-year-old Kolkata-born player, who reached a career-high ranking of world No. 10 in April 2019, has lifted 10 PSA titles and won 281 of his 511 matches on the PSA Tour.
Ghosal is also a three-time medal winner at the Commonwealth Games and won gold at the 2022 World Doubles Championships in mixed doubles in Glasgow. While he is retiring from the professional circuit, Ghosal plans to continue playing for India and hopes to represent the country at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where squash will make its debut.
Ghosal, who remains the only Indian man to reach the world’s top 10, said that although he would be retiring from the professional circuit, he would still continue playing for India. He also holds a record of 13 Indian Nationals titles wins, with the last of those coming in 2020.
“I started my journey on the PSA World Tour 22 years ago. At the time, I never thought in my wildest dreams, I would play professional squash for so long,” Ghosal wrote in a post on his Instagram handle. “But, there’s always an end point. I am overwhelmed with emotions as I write this message. This sport has been my passion, my livelihood, and my identity for so many years. So, with a heart filled with pride and a tinge of sadness, I announce my retirement from the PSA.”
Ghosal thanked his family, coaches, and fans for their support throughout his career. He said that the game has not only given him an identity but also shaped him as a human being.
“These past 2 decades have shaped me as a person and I am eternally grateful for the opportunities I have had. I hope I have conducted myself with dignity and played the sport ‘the right way’,” Ghosal wrote.
