Indian shuttlers enter Thomas Cup semis, ensure first medal in the tournament in 43 years
HS Prannoy provided the finishing touch as Indian men assured themselves of their first Thomas Cup medal in 43 years. The last time India reached the semifinals was in 1979. Riding on the victories of Kidambi Srikanth, Prannoy and the doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, India defeated Malaysia 3-2 to storm into the semifinals of Thomas Cup while the women’s team exited Uber Cup after losing 0-3 to Thailand. Both India and Malaysia were tied at 2-2 before Prannoy played Leong Jun Hao.