Irfan sinks Indian rival to reach Asian Games squash semis

Irfan responded immediately, lifting the second game 11-8 before taking control of the contest.The Pakistani won the third game 11-3 and completed the comeback by claiming the fourth 11-3, sealing victory after 41 minutes.Irfan’s consistency and ability to extend rallies proved decisive after Chotrani had threatened to take control early.

The Indian was unable to reproduce his first-game momentum as Irfan won three consecutive games to close out the match.

Pakistan’s Muhammad Ashab Irfan overturns early deficit to beat India’s Veer Chotrani 3-1 in quarter-finals in Nagoya.