Sri Lanka, April 27 -- Sri Lanka's leading squash player Ravindu Laksiri displayed exceptional endurance as he surged back from a two-set deficit to triumph over India's Rahul Baitha in a thrilling semi-final match at the Hamdard Squashters Northern Slam 2024, held yesterday amidst a fervent Indian crowd in Delhi.

Facing off against the third-seeded Indian contender, Laksiri, the tournament's top seed, initially faltered, conceding the first two sets to Baitha with scores of 8-11 and 7-11. Despite Baitha's early dominance, Laksiri rallied with firm commitment, mounting a formidable comeback that saw him seize control of the match.

Undeterred by the deficit, the Lankan champion displayed his endurance and spirited play, clinching the thi...