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Satwik-Chirag, Hari-Arjun and Ayush Shetty give India first Thomas Cup win against Canada; Lakshya Sen loses, as India win 4-1

The Indian Express·Shivani Naik·about 1 month ago
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Satwik-Chirag in action. (BAI photo) Both of India’s doubles combinations, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, as well as Hariharan Amsakarunan pairing with MR Arjun, wrapped up two points for India under 30 minutes each. Ayush Shetty stubbed out Brian Yang 21-13, 21-17 to complete the win over Canada and Kidambi Srikanth’s 21-17, 21-12 win over Joshua Nguyen consolidated India’s 4-1 victory. After India started horrendously against Canada, as Victor Lai put up expected resistance to Lakshya Sen and exacted revenge for the All England semifinals defeat, Satwik-Chirag settled the nerves. Defeating Jonathan Bing Tsan Lai and Kevin Lee, 21-10, 21-11 in 29 minutes, they had parity restored. Later, Hari-Arjun were even more clinical, defeating Alexander Ty-Yakura Nyl 21-7, 21-15 in 27 minutes. Arjun’s return to his old smashing, more aggressive self boded well for India. Having partnered Chirag Shetty in juniors and Dhruv Kapila at the last Thomas Cup, Arjun has battled injuries and partner shuffling.…

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