Quick Info
| Profession | Squash Player |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 10/08/1986 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Kolkata, West Bengal |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Saurav Ghosal
19/03/2026
World Premier Squash appointed Saurav Ghosal as its Sports Commissioner, a senior role that oversees the new league's competition format, player qualification pathways and officiating standards. The league is a new global team-based competition endorsed by World Squash and the Professional Squash Association. Its first edition is scheduled for August 2026, ahead of squash's Olympic debut at LA28.
19/06/2025
Saurav Ghosal's attempted return to professional squash ended after a right hip injury and an Avascular Necrosis diagnosis made continued competition impossible. The setback forced him to withdraw from his comeback plans and brought an end to his return before it could fully progress.
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Bio/Wiki
| Saurav Ghosal is an Indian professional squash player widely regarded as one of the best Indian squash players of all time. He reached a career-high world ranking of No. 10 in April 2019 and is known for his longevity and consistency in the sport. | |
| He announced retirement from professional squash in 2024, but later called off his comeback after a severe right hip injury and Avascular Necrosis (AVN) diagnosis prevented him from continuing. | |
| He announced retirement from professional squash in 2024, and a later comeback attempt ended after a severe right hip injury and Avascular Necrosis (AVN) diagnosis prevented him from continuing. | |
| In March 2026, World Premier Squash appointed him as its Sports Commissioner, a role overseeing the league's sporting framework ahead of its first edition in August 2026. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 6" |
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| Weight | 65 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Economics and Management from University of Leeds (2008) |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Diya Pallikal |
| Marriage Date | 03/02/2017 |
Family
| Father | Prakash Ghosal (head of the Kolkata Racquet Club) |
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| Mother | Nupur |
| Spouse | Diya Pallikal |
Career
| Highest ranking | No. 10 (April, 2019) | ||||||||||||
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| Current ranking | No. 340 (October 2025) | ||||||||||||
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| Awards | Arjuna Award (2007) |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection | BMW |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Saurav Ghosal is a professional squash player from India who reached 10th in the world rankings in April 2019. | |
| 2. In 2022, he made history by winning India's first singles bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games held in Birmingham. | |
| 3. He began playing squash at eight years old and trained at the Kolkata Racquet Club before joining the ICL squash academy in Chennai. | |
| 4. At the academy, he received training from Major (Rtd) Maniam and Cyrus Poncha, and later honed his skills at the Pontefract Squash Club in West Yorkshire under Malcolm Willstrop. | |
| 5. In 2004, Saurav Ghosal became the first Indian to win the Under-19 Squash title at the British Junior Open championships. | |
| 6. His achievements include a bronze medal at the 2006 Asian Games and being honored with the Arjuna Award in 2007. | |
| 7. In 2013, he made history by becoming the first Indian to reach the quarterfinals of the World Squash Championship. | |
| 8. Saurav Ghosal clinched a silver medal in individual singles at the 2014 Asian Games. | |
| 9. In 2018, he was appointed President of the Professional Squash Association (PSA). | |
| 10. In 2022, Saurav Ghosal added another bronze medal to his list of accomplishments at the Commonwealth Games, becoming the first Indian to achieve this in men's squash singles. | |
| 11. He has a connection with the Pontefract Squash & Leisure Club. | |
| 12. Saurav Ghosal is married to Diya Pallikal, the sister of Indian squash player Dipika Pallikal, who is married to Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik. | |
| 13. He studied Economics and Management at the University of Leeds in 2008 while training at Pontefract. | |
| 14. He is an employee of Tata Capital. | |
| 15. He became the first Indian junior to be ranked World No. 1. | |
| 16. He completed his schooling at Lakshmipat Singhania Academy in Kolkata. | |
| 17. He won his first international title at the German Open in May 2002. | |
| 18. He won India's first squash medal at the Asian Games with a bronze in Doha in 2006. | |
| 19. He won 13 Indian national titles. | |
| 20. He won 10 Professional Squash Association tour titles. |
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