Ishant has the pedigree to juggle both - squash and a degree

National squash player Ishant Shah (front) during one of the international junior tournaments.

PETALING JAYA: Youngster Ishant Shah Atul Kumar is one bright spark who is set to make his mark in squash.

The Penangite is already an instant hit on and off the court. Ishant, the British Junior boys' Under-17 runners-up scored 8As and 1B in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) recently and is well on his way to prove that one can strike a balance between sports and studies.