Images

Google Doodle pays homage to Pakistani squash legend Hashim Khan

Google Doodle pays homage to Pakistani squash legend Hashim Khan

The illustration celebrates the champ on 4 April, the day of his iconic British Open.
Updated 04 Apr, 2020

Google honoured Pakistani squash icon Hashim Khan by customising his very own doodle where he can be seen hitting every shot on the squash court, at various stages of his life.

In its mention, Google refers to Khan as "one of the sport's all-time greatest players".

Featured on the main page, the doodle was released earlier today, on April 4, the date known to mark the 1951 British Open Championship.

Khan not only won, but also gained himself the status of a renowned international icon, winning the championship a total of seven times following his first victory.

His story is not only praise-worthy but also inspiring as he started as a ball boy, fetching balls for squash players and cleaning the courts.

Today, Khan is remembered as one of the dominant patriarchs of the Khan family. From the 1950s to the 1980s, him and his cousins Rehmat Khan, Jehangir Khan and Torsam Khan dominated the sport - sharing victories amongst themselves.

He passed away in August 2014 due to heart failure.

Comments

Zak Apr 04, 2020 02:12pm
Pakistani talent, always superb.
Recommend (0)
Muhammadi Suar Apr 04, 2020 04:53pm
Never heard about him.
Recommend (0)
Khalid Naseem Apr 04, 2020 07:34pm
They should also have some nice words for Azam Khan who passed away the other day. Both Hashim and Azam were players of the 20th century.
Recommend (0)
Waheed Noor Apr 04, 2020 09:53pm
This is just visible in Pakistan, though.
Recommend (0)
jaredlee007 Apr 04, 2020 10:53pm
Pakistan will once again dominate in Squash, soon!
Recommend (0)
Pplaris Apr 05, 2020 03:00am
You should have also mentioned Hashim Khan's younger brother Azam Khan who won the British Open four times between 1959 and 1962. Azam Khan passed away on 28 March 2020.
Recommend (0)
Darood Apr 05, 2020 01:11pm
Squash is incomplete with Pakistan in it!
Recommend (0)
Anuj Apr 05, 2020 06:11pm
One of the all time great Pashtuns who dominated Squash . He started a Khan daan which was synonymous with the game . Hats off to the legend.
Recommend (0)