World doubles squash C'ship | Dipika and Saurav finish runner-up

As for the final today, it must be said it was an unexpected end for the Dipika and Saurav. Just a day earlier the Indians had beaten the New Zealand pair in the league, even if over a distance but even though they played well, the same magic could not be reproduced when it was most needed. The New Zealanders played to a plan, never allowed either Saurav or Dipika to settle to any strategy. Returns were quick and varied to create hectic activity on the court. While the Indians were under pressure still matched point for point where they missed out was in not able to come up with right variations. Rallies were few but Paul in particular and Joelle showed the touch to get the drops going well and also hitting the ball through the middle to leave the Indians stranded at times. Indians lacked that finesse though an occasional Dipika floater did raise optimism.

The contest was more evenly poised in the second game but where the New Zealanders drew comfort was in not conceding any lead at any stage. It was a case of slow and steady progress to eventual success, all in 34 minutes.