CWG: Cummings’ historic run ends, Khalil siblings through to squash plate final

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Natalie Cummings (left) in action yesterday during yesterday’s women’s doubles Round of 16 match with Chelsea Edghill. Cummings had a historic run at the Commonwealth Games here in Birmingham, England. She became the first local paddler to qualify for the Round of 16 since tennis was introduced to the Games in 2002. (Emmerson Campbell photo)
Natalie Cummings (left) in action yesterday during yesterday’s women’s doubles Round of 16 match with Chelsea Edghill. Cummings had a historic run at the Commonwealth Games here in Birmingham, England. She became the first local paddler to qualify for the Round of 16 since tennis was introduced to the Games in 2002. (Emmerson Campbell photo)

By Emmerson Campbell in Birmingham, England

Natalie Cummings’ historic run at the Commonwealth Games here in Birmingham, England came to an end yesterday at the National Exhibition Centre, however she plans to build on her newfound confidence.

Cummings had teamed up with Chelsea Edghill and dominated South African opponents, Zodwa Maphanga and Jayavant Patel, 11-3, 11-7, 9-11, 11-8, to progress to the women’s doubles Round of 16.