Before you make ignorant judgements about the relative skill of these players compared to modern players, consider that the head of the rackets are half the size and the weight roughly double the modern gear. Also the shafts are very flexible, so much harder to control the ball. But the biggest factor is that these players wore such tight shorts that their gonads were crushed in a constrictive vice throughout the game. Every drop shot and lunge is a feat of extreme bravery and total commitment to the game over any future progeny.

In the realm of squash, a legend was born, With a fiery passion and skills to adorn. Jahangir Khan, a name that would soar, Through the annals of time, forevermore. From Karachi's streets to the world's grand stage, A young boy's dream, a warrior's sage. With racquet in hand and heart full of fire, He ignited the court, a force to inspire. In the shadows of giants, he stood tall, A glimmering star, destined to enthrall. With grace and power, he moved like a breeze, A master of angles, impossible to seize. From match to match, an unyielding might, A winning streak, a stunning sight. Five hundred fifty-five battles won, A testament to the battles he'd begun. British and World Opens, he claimed with glee, The courts his canvas, his skills set free. An artist of movement, a maestro's touch, Jahangir Khan, the champion, we clutch. In youth, he conquered, a trailblazer bold, A title at seventeen, a story to be told. He shattered the barriers, broke the mold, With resilience and grit, a tale of gold. But beyond the victories, a spirit profound, A heart of humility, a soul so sound. He inspired a nation, a legacy, he built, A hero to many, his name forever gilt. Jahangir Khan, a beacon of light, Through challenges faced, with all his might. Your journey's a lesson, a beacon to see, In every heart, you'll forever be. So rise and strive, like Khan of old, Through struggles untamed, and stories untold. In the pursuit of greatness, your dreams embrace, For in you, too, lies a champion's grace.

Legends of the game 👑

I'm lucky and old enough to watch both of these great players in action from their very first championship matches

I am here because their is a lesson on his squash journey in our English book.. and now I am fan of King Khan ....

Jahangir Khan had amazing regimen to train 10 miles of run is one of them - geoff hunt jonah barrington and jehangir are true legends , peter nicol , jonathan power , lincou are another chapter in this game

i saw jahangir live in germering, germany in the 80s. i bet this dude would still kick ass today.

Jahangir khan is a legend. No one can be like him ever

This generation of squash players is always going to be the best

how do they hit the ball so well using those tv antennas

anybody the power in Jahangir's shots was daunting as if he trying to tear the wall.. just mind blowing control and power

When you talk about Jahangir Khan you have to make comparisons to other sports . . . Babe Ruth, Michael Jordan, Joe Montana, etc., etc. The dude went on a 500+ winning streak. I'm not sure there's any record in any sport that really comes close to that period of dominance.

Jahangir khan the greatest athlete in all sport they say

These two were the best ever, in an era where the standard was unbelievably good... today’s players simply couldn’t touch them. There were others in no order, Dittmar, Martin, Norman, Martin, Robertson, Marshall, Nicol, Power, Parke, Harris, but these two are the best... Jahangir the goat for me but some argue Jansher... just Jahangir for me, but both were unbelievable, as good as any athlete, Maradonna, Pele, Federer, Bolt... these two greatest in squash and up there with any athletes... Dittmar nearly beat both once in a semi and a final which is crazy in itself... genuinely today’s players can’t touch most of not all of those... squash was more popular and better then. Hope it gets into the olympics, the players deserve it.

Jahangir was amazing to watch live, he could retrieve almost anything ! I remember trying a graphite racket for the first time, made such a difference I just had to have one ! Dunlop Max ply was consigned to the cupboard ! :o)

Man it sucks that there aren’t any top players from Pakistan any more. Both of these showed that there is certainly talent, but needs to developed and matured. Egyptians are truly ruling the scene.

Gems of the sport from Pakistan, dominated the world for decades..respect from India.

Jahangir was truly a force to be reconed with. In the late 80 and early 90's he came to the US as world #1 in the softball or international game format. He played Mark Talbott, the #1 player in the US hardball who totally dominated the hardball rankings. I think Jahangir lost to him the first time, but then went 11 consecutive matches in different tournaments against Mark and handily beat him each and every time. Jahangir was untouchable. The game has changed a lot since then. Style of play is certainly different...much more offensive and aggressive, but the level of fitness, in my opinion, has decreased. The length of matches and rallies has decreased, which I believe for today's average spectator, is a good thing. I don't know if today's spectators would enjoy watching the length and style of play seen here.

To all who are asking why aren't they attacking as modern players: tin heights used to 21 inches not 19 not 17 as now in PSA, racquets were substantially smaller and very hard to generate power with little control, strokes were almost always given as let balls. Games were longer and more physically demanding. I doubt any modern player could compete in fitness to the top level players of that era.

My generation was so unlucky that our national tv would hardly show the matches whenever these two titans met..

The game has changed so much with better length but these two are both legends

555 games unbeaten in a row

The legends

I think overall reach was far better in old players and the stamina to play long rallies was amazing at that time. Today the real quality is difficult to judge ,lesser players can also upset due to shorter version and more easier game rules.

Jansher used to slow the game, asked for unnecessary lets for breaks again to disturb the pace of Jahangir. This was typical strategy of Jansher.

Proud Pakistani

He is a legend

In the days before strokes were invented...

Seems like great players never run, just glide and lunge.

Filmed with the new 1990 steadi-cam.

Is it just me or does Jansher asks for a let several times and the umpire replies "no let" but then they play a let anyway?

Can we encourage these shorts and moustaches on the pros now like we do with heart rate monitors?

im related to these legends!

grt era

Can we still learn from them, or has squash evolved to a new level?

They make it look so easy lion vs tiger

4:54 how is that a let??, to many easy lets call in this game....

Not tv antenna it is overed cp

Was the court smaller back then?

These two players were better than anyone alive today and none of the top players can hit the ball as hard as Jahangir could. The only player that was ever his match for power hitting was John White the Australian who represented Scotland. And while we are at it for all you nay sayers check out Rodney Martin maybe the most skilful player of all time.

جہانگیر خان پانچ سال ناقابل شکست رہے تھے ۔۔۔۔کیا یہ معلومات درست ہیں؟؟؟؟

Nice I enjoyed bondu koresi sathe

Great video but terrible reffing. Keeps giving lets to Jansher when there's hardly interference and he's through to play the ball. But that was very common throughout the 90's, especially with Jansher!

Who won this match?

I like the intro music.

It is simply amazing that mexican Mario Sánchez defeated Jahangir 3-0. Love squash, sad it is that our goverment in México only helps soccer players.

Who'd have thought you could hit the ball that hard wif a lollipop....🍭

All of these lets should've been no lets 😂 Jansher was really abusing!

Very interesting. Why are there so few volleys, drops or boasts? Did the rackets/ball/tin from 1990 make them ineffective? ElShorbagy would have killed so many of those loose shots.

Those are not tv antennas. I have played squash for a long time. It’s a very tough sport. Plz have respect for this game and try not to be ignorant “ TV ANTENNAS”.

Perhaps its the less sophisticated or poorer yesteryears recording equipment or angle making these recording less exciting vs todays' . Have seen both their plays as well as today's players thru past 30 years. My assessment is these 2 would transcend period and would still dominate in today's game but to lesser extend . Both were top 2 for 10 straight years . Sportsmen can't dominate 6-8 years of any sports at world level unless one is indeed rare talent among the world class of the likes of Federer , Nadal . Gaultier , Gawad and Ashour's are also great talents but comparatively they don't even last beyond 6-12 months at no.1 or 2 . Dittmar , R.Martin and C. Robertson would still compete well in today's top 10 . On contrary , I think very few of today would do well if goes back 20 years on those old equipment.

How soft are the let calls of the forehand side!

I remember those tight pants.. lol

Were they playing with a 19 inch tin back then? Seems extremely attritional.

So many soft lets! Glad that part of the game has changed.

He’s step uncle

22:24 and 24:01 - "As flat as a pancake"? Guess we'll never know as the video was shot using my iphone

How would these 2 fare against today’s tour pros? Would they be right on top?

Jansher used to look for a lot of cheap lets

Wow, more lets than an estate agent

Rozys ranna

This is what I imagine the impression of squash is for most people who have not been exposed to it. A slow, boring, repetitive, long game played by men with mustaches in short tight white shorts using a nearly invisible ball. I understand this was a necessary evolution of the sport mostly due to technology (although I believe they had the technology to make longer looser shorts back then); but I am glad it is a relic of the past and the modern game is much easier to sell to the general public.

I've got a Dunlop 500GS 'fibre injected' racket that's still in very good condition - like this one: i.ebayimg.com/images/g/KysAAOSw8w1X7iNA/s-l300.jpg I sometimes take it to the squash club and make the best payers use it to try and equalise things but they still win. It's really just one sweet spot.

The raquers look awful

So boring

These guys wouldn't make it to the top 20 these days....It's a boring game with almost no drop shots or anything away from straights or cross.

nowadays players would smash those players from 90's. But steal it's funny to watch them.