(UTV|COLOMBO) – Defending champions England were comfortably beaten by Egypt in the final of the Men’s World Team Championships in Marseille.
Nick Matthew appeared to be hampered by injury as he lost 11-9 11-3 11-7 to world champion Karim Abdel Gawad.
Ali Farag then also beat James Willstrop in straight games to give Egypt an unassailable 2-0 lead, with Marwan Elshorbagy and Daryl Selby not required to play the final tie.
Australia and Hong Kong shared bronze.
Courtesy: BBC Sport
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