India have caused the first major upset in the WSF Women's World Team Squash Championship which is being held in Nimes, France.The Indian women beat higher-ranked Ireland in a dramatic tie which went down to the wire. Tenth seeded India had to dig deep to put it across Ireland, the No 7 seeds, 2-1.India's numero uno female player Dipika Pallikal paved the way with a four-game victory over experienced Irish champion Madeline Perry. But the squad number two Joshana Chinappa let slip a 2-1 lead to allow Aisling Blake, and Ireland, back into the tie. But teenager Anaka Alankamony held her nerve to see off Laura Mylotte 12-10 11-3 11-7 to give India a sensational victory at La Parnasse Arena.The historic World Squash Federation event, boasting a record entry of 26 nations, is the first ever to be staged in France, and the first to feature three all-glass show courts.
News On AIR | November 13, 2012 8:01 PM
Indian beat Ireland in WSF Women's World Team Squash Championship