Over the last month, we have given squash fans the chance to decide the greatest players in squash history as we looked over the achievements and legacies of some of the most recognisable names ever to take to a squash court.
The votes are now in and we will be announcing the results in descending order to until we reveal the official men’s and women’s GOAT.
In 19th place…
Roshan Khan
Nationality: Pakistani
British Open Titles: 1
British Open Final Defeats: 2
Alongside compatriot and second cousin Hashim Khan, Peshawar-born Roshan Khan was part of the first wave of Pakistani talent that dominated the sport in the 1950s and early 60s, while he also played a huge part in the credible ‘Khan Dynasty’ – fathering the legendary Jahangir Khan, who went on to have a record-breaking career in the sport.
Born in 1929, Roshan had established himself as one of the world’s leading players by the time he was in his 20’s and finished as runner-up to Hashim in the inaugural Pakistan Open before going on to win it three times in a row between 1951-1953.
Roshan made his British Open debut in 1954 against another of his cousins – Hashim’s younger brother Azam – with his run coming to an end in the semi-finals, while he lost out to Hashim at the same stage of the following year’s tournament.
Hashim proved to be his downfall again in 1956 as Roshan earned his place in the final for the first time but he got his revenge in 1957, coming back from a game down to write his name into the history books and end his cousin’s six-year title reign.
A strong 1958-1959 season then followed as he won the Pakistan, US, Australian and Egyptian Opens before losing out to Azam in the final of the 1960 British Open.
In addition to Jahangir, Roshan also fathered former World No.13 Torsam Khan, who tragically passed away from a heart attack during a match in Australia.
Sue Cogswell
Nationality: English
World Championship Finals: 1
British Open Finals: 3
British National Wins: 5
Sue Cogswell was the 1979 World Championship runner-up and three-time British Open runner-up.
Cogswell also won the British National Squash Championship five times between 1975 and 1977-79 – a feat which is only bettered by former World No.1 Laura Massaro.
The Englishwoman was runner-up at the 1979 Women’s World Open Squash Championship, where she lost in the final to legendary Australian Heather McKay 6-9, 9-3, 9-1, 9-4.
Cogswell was also a three-time runner-up at the coveted British Open, losing in the final to McKay, in 1974, to Barbara Wall in 1979, and to Vicki Cardwell in 1980.
The Englishwoman was part of the winning British team during the 1979 Women’s World Team Squash Championships and runner-up in the 1981 Women’s World Team Squash Championships.
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