Malaysia crush England to reach mixed team final


Soniia Cheah won her match against England's Chloe Birch. - GLENN GUAN / The Star

GOLD COAST: Defending champions Malaysia reached the mixed team final after a thumping 3-0 win over England.

Rio Olympic Games silver medalists Goh V Shem-Tan Wee Kiong started the ball rolling when they outclassed Chris Langridge-Marcus Ellis 21-9, 21-11 in the men's doubles to give Malaysia the first point.

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