The Cricket Club of India (CCI) on Monday announced the dates for the 80th CCI Western India Squash Tournament. India’s oldest and longest-running squash competition, it will be played from December 17 to 21, inside the glass-backed courts of the CCI.
Organised under the auspices of the Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI) and the Maharashtra Squash Racquets Association (MSRA), this year’s edition continues the club’s proud legacy of nurturing champions under the banner “CCI Squash — Home of Champions”.
The CCI Western India Squash Tournament has been nurturing Indian talent for generations. From early stalwarts like S. D. Bilimoria and Rajkumar Narpat Singh, to legendary champions Bhuwaneswari Kumari, Meherwan Daruwala, Adrian Ezra, and modern-day international stars such as Saurav Ghosal, Joshna Chinappa, Siddharth Suchde and Mahesh Mangaonkar, this tournament has mirrored the evolution of Indian squash.
The rise of multiple Indian players into the world’s top 100, including Ghoshal and Chinappa’s surge into the top 10, underlines the event’s impact on India’s professional squash ecosystem, particularly its role in advancing world-class women athletes.
Speaking on the occasion, Darius Pandole, championship director & vice-chairperson, CCI squash sub-committee, said: “This is not just a tournament, it is a living heritage of Indian squash. To celebrate the 80th edition is a privilege for all of us at CCI.”
Bobby Bajaj, secretary, CCI squash sub-committee, noted: “The CCI Western India has consistently produced some of India’s finest squash talent. As custodians of this legacy, we are committed to delivering a world-class tournament and strengthening CCI’s reputation as the ‘Home of Champions’.”
Suraj Chand, one of India’s premier squash players, spoke about the sport’s rising popularity in the country. “After winning the World Cup, many people know about squash now,” he said.
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