Nasir Iqbal to face Egypt's Khalil in PN Fleet Club International Squash final
Pakistani squash player Nasir Iqbal has advanced to the final of the PN Fleet Club Open after defeating Egypt's Yassin Elshafei. Iqbal aims to use this tournament to improve his world ranking and qualify for future international competitions.
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facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> Pakistan's Nasir Iqbal shakes hands with Egypt's Yassin Elshafei after securing victory in the semi-final of the PN Fleet Club Open International Squash Championship. Photo: Sindh Squash Association KARACHI: KARACHI: Pakistan's Nasir Iqbal and Egypt's Salman Khalil advanced to the final of the PN Fleet Club Open International Squash Championship on Monday with convincing semi-final victories at the Roshan Khan-Jehangir Khan Squash Complex.
Seasoned Pakistani player Nasir defeated Egypt's Yassin Elshafei 11-5, 11-7, 11-5 in just 24 minutes to book his place in Tuesday's final.
Nasir, who edged compatriot Hamza Khan in a five-game quarter-final on Sunday, dominated throughout the contest and never allowed Elshafei to gain momentum.
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