Pakistan | |
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Coach | Jamshed Gul Khan |
Association | Pakistan Squash Federation |
Colors | Black |
World Team Squash Championships | |
First year | 1967 |
World Team titles | 6 (1993-1987-1885-1983-1981-1977) |
Runners-up | 4 |
Best finish | 1st |
Number of entries | 25 |
Asian Squash Team Championships | |
Asian Team titles | 14 |
Runners-up | 3 |
Best finish | 1st |
The Pakistan men's national squash team represents Pakistan in international squash team competitions, and is governed by the Pakistan Squash Federation.
Since 1967, Pakistan has won 23 World Squash Team Open titles. Their most recent title came in 1992.
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