Episode 386 Qamar Zaman

1975 British Open Champion and former World No. 1 Qamar Zaman returns to the podcast — and somehow manages to top his unforgettable appearance on Episode 217. In this wide-ranging conversation, Qamar reflects on the outstanding performances of World Junior Champions Amina Orfi and Mohammed Zakaria, both crowned winners at the recent Karachi Gold event, and what their success means for the future of the game. He also shares his thoughts on Pakistan’s next wave of talent, with Noor Zaman and Hamza Khan both showing serious promise this season. We dig into Qamar’s perspective on the Pakistani underage junior controversy, his candid views on the current men’s World No. 1 Mostafa Asal, and the state of the modern game. And of course, no conversation with Qamar Zaman would be complete without a look back at history. We take a deep dive into his iconic 1975 British Open triumph, including a fascinating breakdown of his legendary quarter-final victory over Geoff Hunt. A masterclass in squash, past, present, and future — this is one not to miss.