India failed to defend the men’s team title at the IBSF Snooker World Cup, losing 1-3 to arch-rivals Pakistan in the summit clash in Doha on Tuesday, PTI reported.
India started badly as Pakistan won the first two frames and looked on course for a whitewash in the final before the pair of Pankaj Advani and Laxman Rawat made a comeback to win the third frame and stay in the contest. But it was not to be as Pakistan won the fourth frame to deny India back-to-back crowns.
Earlier, through Advani and Rawat, India fought back from the brink of defeat to beat Ireland 3-2. Staring at elimination, the Indian players bounced back strongly in the doubles to shift the momentum on that occasion.
You’ve read Scroll.
Now help sustain it
Scroll is funded by readers, not corporate owners. If you believe our work matters, support our newsroom. Become a member today!
We’re not driven by clicks or corporate interests – just honest, independent reporting. Keep us going. Support Scroll today!