Ghosal-Pallikal settle for silver in mixed doubles squash

Saurav Ghosal and Dipika Pallikal win India's first-ever silver in mixed doubles squash at Commonwealth Games. Image courtesy: @Media_SAI

Saurav Ghosal and Dipika Pallikal settled for silver medal in the mixed doubles squash event of the Commonwealth Games today, becoming the first Indian pair to achieve the feat in the sporting extravaganza.

The Indians lost 0-2 (8-11 10-11) to home favourites Donna Urquhart and Cameron Pilley in 29 minutes.

Pallikal is also in contention to win a gold medal in women's doubles alongside Joshna Chinappa.

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