After being muted, the applause and cheers at the Express Avenue Mall grew louder once India took on Hong Kong in the last tie of the evening at the Squash World Cup on Tuesday.
The host, seeded two, turned on the heat, much to the excitement of passers-by and spectators alike, when it mattered as it took apart its opponent 4-0 in its first match in Group-B. It was a day when all the top teams including top-seeded Egypt, third seed Japan, and Malaysia, seeded fourth, won their ties with ease.
Abhay Singh, ranked 72 and owner of seven PSA titles, was up against 23-year-old Chung Yat Long, who is yet to bag a single title. After being routed in the first two games, Chung showed resolve in the third by pushing the Indian to the corners. Tied 6-6, Abhay sealed it with a huge forehand.
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