Roshan Khan
Era: 1950s
Pakistan Squash Federation
"The Stylist Who Toppled a Champion"
- Born
- 1929
- Born in
- Nawakille, Peshawar
- Titles
- British Open Champion 1957
- Active Era
- 1954–1960
- Status
- Pakistan Squash Legend
Career Overview
Roshan Khan was one of the most stylish players of his generation and famously ended Hashim Khan's reign by winning the 1957 British Open. Father of Jahangir Khan, he passed on a legacy that would reshape the sport.
Greatest Achievements
- British Open Champion 1957
- Defeated Hashim Khan in the 1957 British Open final
- US Open Champion
- Father of all-time great Jahangir Khan
Career Timeline
- 1954Breaks into the international circuit
- 1957Wins British Open, defeating Hashim Khan
- 1960Retires from competitive play due to injury
- 1963Son Jahangir Khan is born
Roshan Khan's elegant game and his role as father and mentor to Jahangir Khan secure his place among Pakistan's greatest squash figures.
