Shahajahan hopes to shine on international circuit

KARACHI: For anyone who followed Pakistan squash back in the nineties, it seemed like déjà vu.

The young Shahjahan Khan of Pakistan showcasing his acrobatics on his way to beating Egyptian world no. 20 Mazen Hesham in an exciting match of their bilateral series here at the PAF museum on Wednesday night.

Shahjahan reminded one of his illustrious father — Zarak Jahan Khan – who in his heyday was just like his agile son. Zarak was fast and never gave up. Shahjahan has certainly been taught well by his father.

Zarak, a former world number eight, was a proud father as he watched Shahjahan help Pakistan make a comeback in their bilateral series against Egypt with a score of 11-8, 9-11, 5-11, 11-9, 11-9 in 71 minutes.

The 21-year-old Shahjahan is ranked no. 100 in the world rankings and is based in Seattle, where his father is a full-time coach.

Shahjahan told ‘The News’ that he was looking forward to making his presence felt at the international circuit.

“With the help of my father who is also my coach I am working hard on my game and insha-Allah will give my best for Pakistan on the international circuit.”