India defeated Brazil 4-0 in their final Pool B match of the Squash World Cup in Chennai. Wins from Velavan Senthilkumar, Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh sealed the tie, while Joshna Chinappa got a walkover. India will face South Africa next

Chennai: Already through to the quarterfinals, hosts India blanked debutants Brazil 4-0 in their final Pool B match of the Squash World Cup here on Thursday.

National champion Velavan Senthilkumar gave India the perfect start, outplaying world No 183 Pedro Mometto 3-0 (7-5, 7-2, 7-2).

India’s 17-year-old rising star Anahat Singh then doubled the lead as she brushed aside Laura Silva 3-0 (7-4, 7-0, 7-2) in 14 minutes.

India’s top-ranked player Abhay Singh sealed the fixture with a clinical 3-0 (7-3, 7-1, 7-1) victory against Diego Gobbi.

Veteran Josh

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