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       BLACLAVA (Maur-itius): Pakistan’s snooker campaign at the Common-wealth Champio-nship suffered an early setback as the nation’s most decorated cueist, Mohammad Asif, bowed out following a narrow 3-2 defeat to Scotland’s Ross Valance in a tense first-round encounter on Thursday.

       The 42-year-old Asif, holder of five international titles and Pakistan’s most successful player, started strongly, taking the opening frame decisively (1-42). Valance responded immediately to level the match (37-4).

       The Pakistani veteran regained the lead convincingly by claiming the third frame (0-57). the 37-year-old Valance once again pulled level, edging a tight fourth frame (34-28).

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       The match went to a deciding fifth frame, where Valance held his nerve to secure the victory (44-21).

       This result marks the end of Asif’s journey in the singles event at the Commonwealth Champi-onship.

       Published in Dawn, July 4th, 2025