Jansher Khan


Jansher Khan PP SI HI 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..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.

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. 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 2001Jansher Khan was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in late 2011.

World Open final appearances

9 finals
OutcomeYearLocationOpponent in the finalScore in the final
Winner1987Birmingham, England Chris Dittmar9–5, 9–4, 4–9, 9–6
Runner-up1988Amsterdam, Netherlands Jahangir Khan9-6, 9-2, 9-2
Winner1989Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Chris Dittmar7–15, 6–15, 15–4, 15–11, 15–10
Winner1990Toulouse, France Chris Dittmar15–8, 17–15, 13–15, 15–5
Winner1992Johannesburg, South Africa Chris Dittmar15–11, 15–9, 10–15, 15–6
Winner1993Karachi, Pakistan Jahangir Khan14–15, 15–9, 15–5, 15–5
Winner1994Barcelona, Spain Peter Marshall10–15, 15–11, 15–8, 15–4
Winner1995Nicosia, Cyprus Del Harris15–10, 17–14, 16–17, 15–8
Winner1996Karachi, Pakistan Rodney Eyles15–13, 17–15, 11–15, 15–3

Major World Series final appearances

OutcomeYearLocationOpponent in the finalScore in the final
Runner-up1987London, England Jahangir Khan9–6, 9–0, 9–5
Runner-up1991London, England Jahangir Khan2–9, 9–4, 9–4, 9–0
Winner1992London, England Chris Robertson9–7, 10–9, 9–5
Winner1993London, England Chris Dittmar9–6, 9–5, 6–9, 9–2
Winner1994London, England Brett Martin9–1, 9–0, 9–10, 9–1
Winner1995Cardiff, Wales Peter Marshall15–4, 15–4, 15–5
Winner1996Cardiff, Wales Rodney Eyles15–13, 15–8, 15–10
Winner1997Cardiff, Wales Peter Nicol17–15, 9–15, 15–12, 8–15, 15–8
Runner-up1998Birmingham, England Peter Nicol17–16, 15–4, 15–5

OutcomeYearLocationOpponent in the finalScore in the final
Winner1987Hong Kong Chris Dittmar9-6, 9-2, 9-5
Winner1988Hong Kong Chris Dittmar15-11, 9-15, 15-6, 12-15, 15-1
Winner1989Hong Kong Chris Dittmar15-8, 16-17, 15-2, 15-6
Winner1990Hong Kong Chris Robertson15-6, 14-15, 15-10, 15-5
Winner1991Hong Kong Tristan Nancarrow16-17, 15-6, 15-17, 15-4, 15-5
Winner1994Hong Kong Peter Nicol15-7, 15-10, 15-6
Winner1995Hong Kong Brett Martin15-12, 15-7, 15-3
Runner-up1996Hong Kong Rodney Eyles15-10, 15-10, 15-5
Winner1997Hong Kong Jonathon Power14-15, 15-12, 15-7, 15-2

OutcomeYearLocationOpponent in the finalScore in the final
Winner1987Pakistan Jahangir Khan1-9, 9-1, 10-8, 9-5, 9-0
Runner-up1988Pakistan Jahangir Khan16-17, 10-15, 15-9, 15-9, 15-7
Runner-up1989Pakistan Jahangir Khan15-11, 15-12, 15-10
Winner1990Pakistan Jahangir Khan9-2, 4-9, 9-2, 9-2
Runner-up1991Pakistan Jahangir Khan9-15, 15-10, 15-10, 15-5
Winner1992Pakistan Jahangir Khan15-13, 15-5, 15-12
Winner1994Pakistan Peter Marshall14-15, 15-14, 15-10, 9-15, 15-6
Winner1995Pakistan Rodney Eyles15-9, 15-12, 15-8
Winner1997Pakistan Anthony Hill15-11, 15-7, 15-8

OutcomeYearLocationOpponent in the finalScore in the final
Winner1993Zurich, Switzerland Chris Dittmar15-10, 10-15, 15-13, 15-8
Winner1994Zurich, Switzerland Peter Marshall8-15, 15-8, 15-7, 15-9
Winner1997Hatfield, England Brett Martin9-7, 9-5, 9-2
Winner1998Hatfield, England Simon Parke15-12, 13-15, 15-11, 15-10