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How Saurav Ghosal’s World Premier Squash is changing notion of sports leagues

How Saurav Ghosal’s World Premier Squash is changing notion of sports leagues

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Squash might be the first sport to on-board whole-scale Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, while compiling its player base for the upcoming World Premier Squash, to be played in August of 2026. And India’s finest baller Saurav Ghosal is in the thick of all things innovative and disruptive, as the sport’s league Commissioner, having been part of the core group that thought up the idea. “Of course it’s exciting and if I may call it, a ‘seismic shift’ in Squash, and I must thank the Professional Squash Association (PSA) who has an open mind and endorsed it,” he says of a radically different way in which the global league will be conducted. The sport, due to debut at the Olympics in 2028 Los Angeles, is forging a simultaneous new trail, which for one, opens up the league to rank outsiders and amateurs, who might be playing squash in a complete obscure corner of the world, and not even have a ranking on the Pro Tour. It’s the same seismic change that reality TV shows brought to …

Saurav Ghosal appointed Sports Commissioner of World Premier Squash

Saurav Ghosal appointed Sports Commissioner of World Premier Squash

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India’s most accomplished squash player Saurav Ghosal has been appointed Sports Commissioner of World Premier Squash, taking on a key leadership role ahead of the league’s first edition in August 2026. The announcement brings one of the sport’s most experienced figures into a senior administrative position as the new global league prepares for its debut. Ghosal, the only Indian male player to break into the top 10 of the PSA World Rankings, has also won multiple Asian Games medals and spent over two decades competing at the highest level. In his new role, Ghosal will oversee the league’s sporting structure, including competition format, player qualification pathways and officiating standards. “Saurav has spent over two decades competing at the summit of this sport. He understands the nuances of the sport and the need to innovate with integrity. As World Premier Squash builds at the intersection of elite competition and technology-driven participation, his leadership is the foundation we want to build on,” said Adi K Mishra, Founder and CEO, Future of Sports Platform. League to open global …

EXCLUSIVE: Luv Ranjan reveals Saurav Ganguly biopic to go on the floors in March 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Luv Ranjan reveals Saurav Ganguly biopic to go on the floors in March 2026

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Luv Ranjan is a popular Indian filmmaker who is best known for quirky rom-coms, however he has balanced his filmography very well by trying different subjects and floating from one genre to the other through his production ventures. In an exclusive interview with Pinkvilla, Luv Ranjan not only talked about the difference between his directorial picks versus production projects, but also shared insights on his upcoming slate of releases.  Excerpts from the interview:  Every filmmaker craves a signature style, and you clearly have one. Whenever we think of a quirky, modern rom-com, your name immediately comes to mind. Does it come naturally to you? I am genuinely telling you, I have no idea. When I started in this industry, it was not like I decided that I was going to be a filmmaker who would have a signature with quirky rom-coms. Sometimes, what happens is that you can’t determine your journey. You set out to do something, and your journey takes form. My second film, Akash Vani, if it had done well at the box office, …

Ranveer Allahbadia reacts to Saurav Gurjar’s threat after India’s Got Latent row: ‘Mahabharat’s Bheem will beat me now?’

Ranveer Allahbadia reacts to Saurav Gurjar’s threat after India’s Got Latent row: ‘Mahabharat’s Bheem will beat me now?’

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YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia got embroiled in a controversy in February this year after his appearance at Samay Raina‘s show, India’s Got Latent, for his remarks on parents and sex. Several celebrities from the industry criticised him on social media, and among them was actor Saurav Gurjar, who threatened to beat him. Now, Ranveer has reacted to the threats and expressed his wish to invite him on his podcast. Ranveer Allahbadia reacted to Saurav Gurjar threatening to beat him for his remarks on India’s Got Latent. When Saurav Gurjar threatened Ranveer Allahbadia In February, Saurav, who is popularly known for his tenure in WWE and his role as Bhima in the TV show Mahabharat, shared a video criticising Ranveer’s remarks on India’s Got Latent. He said, “Ranveer, who is quite popular, calls people on his podcast, and I have seen his podcasts too, but the kind of words he has used in the show, yeh maafi ke kaabil nahi hai. If we don’t take action against it today, then he and more people like him will …

Saurav Ghosal’s return adds pressure: Abhay Singh

Saurav Ghosal’s return adds pressure: Abhay Singh

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Abhay Singh walked off the court after a grueling India Open final, having pushed Egypt’s Kareem El Torkey to the limit before falling just short. It was a night of high-quality squash, where Abhay fought back from two games down but couldn’t close out the fourth. Despite the loss, the runner-up finish adds to his growing stature on the PSA Tour. Speaking after the match in an exclusive interview to The Bridge, Abhay reflected on his performance, the return of Saurav Ghosal, his Olympic aspirations, and the financial realities of being an Indian squash player. Ghosal’s return, added pressure The biggest talking point in Indian squash right now is the return of 38-year-old Saurav Ghosal, who recently won the Octane Sydney Classic in his comeback event. The former world No.10 retired last year, but is now aiming for Los Angeles 2028, where squash will make its Olympic debut. For Abhay, Ghosal’s return is both inspiring and challenging. “It’s just added pressure with someone coming back out of retirement. You see Joshna (Chinappa) and how she …

Saurav Ghosal, back from retirement, wins Octane Sydney Classic

Saurav Ghosal, back from retirement, wins Octane Sydney Classic

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Veteran Indian squash player Saurav Ghosal, who came out of retirement earlier this month, showed no sign of rustiness as he won the PSA Challenger title at the Octane Sydney Classic in Sydney, Australia, on Sunday. Second-seeded Saurav won the final in a dominating fashion by beating Abdelrahman Nassar of Egypt in straight games (11-2, 11-6, 11-2). Saurav Ghosal came out of retirement this month and started with a bang, winning the PSA Challenger title in Sydney. He defeated Abdelrahman Nassar of Egypt in the final of the Octane Sydney Classic (11-2, 11-6, 11-2)#squash 📸HT pic.twitter.com/JIGrc8lEvF — The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) February 23, 2025 Back from retirement Despite not playing on the PSA tour for almost a year, Saurav was playing all the long rallies efficiently, which foiled Nassar’s plan of pushing for long rallies. The Egyptian player could manage only ten points from the match. Saurav dominated the tournament from the very onset as he dropped only one game throughout the competition, which he lost against the third-seeded Rhys Dowling of Australia in the semifinal. …

Indian squash’s Peter Pan, Saurav Ghosal, bows out of professional circuit after stunning 21 years on the Tour | Sport-others News

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The only boasting in Saurav Ghosal’s never-growing-old Peter Pan-like squash career, was the delightful nicks that hit the side wall and then trickled to the front walls. On the court, he carried good humour and dollops of humility. The 37-year-old vividly remembers when he first played squash. With his father watching at the Calcutta Racket Club, an eight-year-old Ghosal loved creating geometrical angles on the court with the racquet and ball. A day after he announced his retirement from professional squash — he will still represent the country — the 37-year-old recalled his first steps on the court. “I did not know the names of any squash players at that time. I just started visualizing different angles on the court and it made me go back to the court again and again. That’s what kept me going all these years,” Ghosal told The Indian Express from Chennai. Saurav Ghosal after winning the Malaysian Open in 2021. (PSA Tour) While Ghosal started PSA journey at the Country View Open in 2003, 21 years ago, it was …

Saurav Ghosal Retires From Professional Squash But Will Play For India

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Saurav Ghosal, the tenacious flag bearer of Indian squash for over two decades, on Monday announced his retirement from the professional circuit having etched his name in the annals of the sport’s history with some remarkable achievements. India’s finest men’s squash player, the 37-year-old Ghosal though would continue to represent the country at multi-discipline events. Besides winning two gold medals in team events of Incheon and Hangzhou Asian Games, Ghosal has three Commonwealth Games medals and also bagged the yellow metal in the 2022 World Doubles Championships in mixed doubles in Glasgow. “I started my journey on @psaworldtour 22 years ago. At the time, I never thought in my wildest dreams, I would play professional squash for so long. As I travelled across the world, playing on some of the biggest stages our wonderful sport offered, I thought it would never come to an end,” Ghosal wrote in a post on his official Instagram handle. “But, there’s always an end point. I am overwhelmed with emotions as I write this message. This sport has been …

India’s Squash icon Saurav Ghosal announces retirement

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Indian squash icon Saurav Ghosal, the former World No.10, announced his retirement from professional squash after an illustrious 21-year career, on Monday. Ghosal’s journey from the courts of Kolkata to the world stage has been nothing short of inspiring, marking him as a trailblazer in Indian squash history. Ghosal’s announcement came through a heartfelt social media post where he reflected on his remarkable journey. “I started my journey 22 years ago. At the time, I never thought in my wildest dreams, I would play professional squash for so long,” he wrote, expressing gratitude for the opportunities and experiences the sport has provided him SAURAV GHOSHAL RETIRES ! 🚨🎾 2️⃣1️⃣ Years on Tour 5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ Matches1️⃣2️⃣ PSA Titles Only Indian male to enter world top 1️⃣0️⃣ India’s best squash player and one of country’s fittest athletes bids goodbye to his PSA career at 37. He however will continue to represent the 🇮🇳. 🙇❤️… pic.twitter.com/ZENuynDqfW — The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) April 22, 2024 During his career, Ghosal amassed an impressive record, capturing 10 PSA titles and reaching 18 finals. …

‘Indian squash will put up a great show in LA 2028 Olympics’: Saurav Ghoshal

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In October last year, when the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that squash would be part of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the sports fraternity finally got its due recognition. Saurav Ghoshal, the nine-time Asian Games medallist, hopes for a solid showing by the Indian squash squad on the marquee multilateral event. “This is something we’ve been working towards for the last 20 years. And when you have worked so hard for so long and then you finally get it, it tastes so much sweeter. It is a red-letter day for the sport of squash globally that we are into the Olympics. But I’m sure, with the athletes that we have at the world stage, we deserve that platform to showcase what we’re all about and hopefully, the Indian squash squad will put up a great show in LA,” said Ghosal on the sidelines of Prime Volleyball League. At 37, Saurav is eager to compete in the Olympics in Los Angeles. He will be 41 then, but his unwavering attitude will keep him in contention. …