Sherbini takes down Kasey in Penang


Egyptian Nour El Sherbini (left) returning a shot to Kasey Brown of Australia in the Women’s World Squash Championship first round. Sherbini won the match 12-10, 12-10, 8-11, 11-5.

GEORGE TOWN: Egyptian Nour El Sherbini is happy to play the role of giant-killer at the 29th Women’s World Squash Championship 2013.

The 18-year-old became the first player to knock out a seed in the competition after overcoming 12th seed Kasey Brown of Australia 12-10, 12-10, 8-11, 11-5 in her first round match on Tuesday.

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