Satwiksairaj-Chirag’s absence leaves India with uphill task


PETALING JAYA: India have been dealt a huge blow ahead of the Sudirman Cup after top men’s doubles shuttlers Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty withdrew from the team meet due to illness.

Former world No. 1 pair Satwiksairaj-Chirag have struggled with injuries since the Paris Olympics last August and their withdrawal from the team meet is yet another setback for them.

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