Pallikal crashes out of world squash championship

Dipika Pallikal was outplayed by Raneem El Welily of Egypt in the pre-quarterfinals as Indian challenge ended at the Women’s World Squash Championship today. World No. 11 Pallikal lost 7-11 7-11 1-11 to Raneem, ranked third, in just 26 minutes to bow of the competition. [caption id=“attachment_1443229” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Pallikal’s best finish at the Worlds came in 2011 when she reached the quarter-finals. Getty Images[/caption] The Egyptian had got the better of Pallikal in the last edition in 2012 as well. Pallikal’s best finish at the Worlds came in 2011 when she reached the quarter-finals. The other Indian in the main draw, Joshana Chinappa had lost in the opening round on Tuesday. PTI