12 August 2004	Thursday	25 Jamadi-us-Saani 1425

SHEFFIELD, Aug 11: Pakistan's Farrukh Zaman failed to make his way in the main round of the Mamut English Open squash championship at the Crucible Theatre after losing against England's Simon Parke in straight sets.

Farrukh tried his best but it proved futile against his far superior opponent in a matchat that took almost on hour. He eventually lost 15-7, 15-9, 15-13. Pakistan No 1 Mansoor Zaman who is ranked 20 in world was drawn to meet local favourite Lee Beachill in the first round.

QUALIFYING RESULTS:

Simon Parke (ENG) bt Farrukh Zaman (PAK) 15-7, 15-9, 15-13; Scott Handley (ENG) bt Mike Corren (AUS) 17-14, 15-8, 15-5; Joey Barrington (ENG) bt Gavin Jones (WAL) 14-17, 15-8, 17-14, 15-6; Peter Barker (ENG) bt Davide Bianchetti (ITA) 15-14, 15-7, 15-10.

FIRST ROUND DRAW:

Peter Nicol (ENG) v Olli Tuominen (FIN); Anthony Ricketts (AUS) v Joey Barrington (ENG); Nick Matthew (ENG) v Alex Gough (WAL); Mark Chaloner (ENG) v Simon Parke (ENG); James Willstrop (ENG) v Scott Handley (ENG); John White (SCO) v Ben Garner (ENG); Adrian Grant (ENG) v Peter Barker (ENG); Lee Beachill (ENG) v Mansoor Zaman (PAK). -Agencies