NEW DELHI, Feb 24 (PTI): Chetan Anand lost his singles match but India still managed to roll over hosts Thailand and top their group after Arvind Bhat and RMV Gurusaidutt won their respective ties in the Thomas Cup (Asia Zone) qualifiers in Nakornratchasima today.
India, who won 3-2 in the thrilling rubber today, had earlier stream-rolled Sri Lanka and Combodia in the tournament.
The Indians were pushed to the backfoot initially when world number 15 Chetan lost his first singles to 32nd ranked Tanongsak Saensomboonsuk 18-21 14-21 in 28 minutes.
The visitors found themselves in further trouble when Sanave Thomas and Rupesh Kumar lost the second match against Patipat Chalardchaleam and Thitipong Lapoe 19-21 20-22 in 36 minutes.
However, world number 33 Arvind pulled off the third match, beating Suppanyu Avihingsanon 21-15 21-16 in 32 minutes to give India a glimmer of hope.
NEW DELHI, Feb 24 (PTI): Chetan Anand lost his singles match but India still managed to roll over hosts Thailand and top their group after Arvind Bhat and RMV Gurusaidutt won their respective ties in the Thomas Cup (Asia Zone) qualifiers in Nakornratchasima today.
India, who won 3-2 in the thrilling rubber today, had earlier stream-rolled Sri Lanka and Combodia in the tournament.
The Indians were pushed to the backfoot initially when world number 15 Chetan lost his first singles to 32nd ranked Tanongsak Saensomboonsuk 18-21 14-21 in 28 minutes.
The visitors found themselves in further trouble when Sanave Thomas and Rupesh Kumar lost the second match against Patipat Chalardchaleam and Thitipong Lapoe 19-21 20-22 in 36 minutes.
However, world number 33 Arvind pulled off the third match, beating Suppanyu Avihingsanon 21-15 21-16 in 32 minutes to give India a glimmer of hope.
