England ends Pakistan’s run in World Junior Squash quarter‑finals

CAIRO: Pakistan’s journey at the World Junior Team Squash Championship 2025 came to an end in the quarter-finals after a 0-2 defeat to England on Wednesday.

The event, being held in New Cairo, Egypt, saw sixth-seeded Pakistan bowing out against fourth-seeded England in a one-sided contest.

Pakistan Squash Federation confirmed in an X post that “Pakistan’s Impressive Run at World Junior Squash Team Championships 2025 ends in quarterfinals.”

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“The team’s journey in this prestigious tournament has been nothing short of impressive. Pakistan’s achievement of reaching the Quarter Finals is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and talent of these young athletes. This experience will undoubtedly serve as a stepping stone for future success in the world of squash.”

_*Pakistan's Impressive Run at World Junior Squash Team Championships 2025 Ends in Quarterfinals*_

Tough day for Pakistan as they lost to England in the Quarter Finals of the World Junior Squash Team Championships 2025. The young Pakistani squad gave it their all, pic.twitter.com/EAwQis738y

— Pakistan Squash Federation (@paksquash) July 30, 2025

In the opening match, England’s Dublin Roberts defeated Pakistan’s Ans Ali Shah in straight sets 3-0. In the second match, Abdullah Nawaz was also outplayed 0-3 by Alexander Broadbridge, sealing Pakistan’s elimination and England’s spot in the semi-finals.

Earlier quarter-final fixtures saw top-seeded Egypt overpower seventh-seeded Czech Republic, second-seeded USA defeat ninth-seeded France, and fifth-seeded India stun third-seeded South Korea.

Pakistan had reached the quarter-finals with an emphatic 2-0 win over Poland in the pre-quarterfinals held in Egypt on Tuesday.

In the opening match, Pakistan’s Abdullah Nawaz edged past Poland’s Jan Samborski in a gritty four-game contest, winning 3-1 with game scores of 12-10, 4-11, 11-8, 11-2.

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Anas Ali Shah sealed the tie for Pakistan in a nail-biting five-game thriller against Franciszek Michniewicz. After falling behind two games to one, Anas staged a strong comeback to claim victory 11-7, 9-11, 10-12, 11-5, 11-3.

The semi-finals on Thursday will see Egypt face England, while USA take on India.