Indian women finish fifth in World junior squash

ONTARIO: Indian women finished fifth in the World Squash Junior Team Championships, beating England 2-0 in the 5-6th position play-off here.

Rudra Singh put India ahead with a 11-5, 8-11, 11-5, 11-6 win over Reka Kemecsei and Saanvi Kalanki sealed the contest with a 11-6, 11-9, 11-9 victory over Eve Parkins.

Earlier, India advanced in the play-offs by defeating Australia 2-0.

Saanvi brushed aside Tina Ma 11-6, 11-9, 11-4 and Rudra rallied to beat Sarbani Maitra 10-12, 11-5, 11-1, 11-2.