The heroics of Ayush Shetty at the Asian meet and Lakshya Sen at the All England boost India’s chances at the Thomas Cup, but the women may have to work hard in the Uber Cup beginning Thursday in Horsens, Denmark.The Badminton World Federation (BWF) will also vote to decide the fate of 3×15 format on Saturday.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The 2022 champions may not have fancied their chances, but the sensational rise of 20-year-old Ayush, Lakshya’s return to form and the presence of the Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty make India favourites along with China, Chinese Taipei and Indonesia.
The absence of strong singles and doubles players, coupled with PV Sindhu’s poor form complicate India’s chances in the Uber Cup.The withdrawal of Gayatri Gopichand-Treesa Jolly duo, due to the latter’s ankle injury, added to the woes. India had won bronze medals in 2014 and 2016, but may struggle to clear the group stage. They face Denmark, Ukraine and China.