1 to book a semifinal berth in the squash World Cup Thursday. Defending champion England beat Australia 3-0 to top Pool B in the mixed event competition after both teams ensured themselves of knockout places Wednesday. Title favorite Egypt, unbeaten in Pool A, will meet Australia in one semifinal Friday, while Malaysia will clash with England in the other. In the deciding match between Malaysia and France, Kamran Khan held his nerves when it mattered to beat Gregorie Marche 5-11, 11-9, 11-3, 2-11, 11-4 in 71 minutes. Leading Frenchman Mathieu Castagnet won the opener when he beat a temperamental Muhd Asyraf Azan 11-4, 11-13, 11-3, 11-0. David duly took care of Coline Aumard 11-2, 11-3, 11-2 in only 20 minutes. Fourth-ranked James Willstrop defeated Australian Cameron Pilley 11-6, 11-7, 7-11, 12-10 to put England ahead. Women's No. 2 Jenny Duncalf edged No. 3 Rachael Grinham 11-5, 8-11, 11-4, 9-11, 11-9 to clinch the win, and Peter Barker wrapped it up for England by brushing aside Aaron Frankcomb 11-5, 11-6, 11-6. India recorded its first win beating Mexico 2-1.
