India's Uber Cup Squad Faces Changes Due to Injury Setbacks

India's preparations for the 2026 Thomas and Uber Cup Finals have been disrupted by injuries to key players Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand. In response, the Badminton Association of India has made last-minute changes to the women's squad, introducing Shruti Mishra and Priya Konjengbam. The team will rely on a mix of experienced players like PV Sindhu and emerging talents in both singles and doubles events. The tournament is set to take place in Horsens, Denmark, from April 24 to May 3, where India aims to compete strongly despite these setbacks.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 17, 2026, 16:58 IST

Injury Disrupts India's Uber Cup Preparations

India's journey towards the Thomas and Uber Cup Finals 2026 has encountered a hurdle as doubles player Treesa Jolly has been sidelined due to an injury. This has led to a last-minute adjustment in the women's team, with Gayatri Gopichand also unable to participate. The Badminton Association of India (BAI) announced that Shruti Mishra and Priya Konjengbam will step in to fill the gaps left by the injured players.

Team Composition and Key Players

The newly introduced pair will join Kavipriya Selvam, Simran Singhi, and Tanisha Crasto in the women's doubles category. In the singles events, India will feature a mix of seasoned athletes and promising newcomers, led by PV Sindhu, along with Unnati Hooda, Tanvi Sharma, Devika Sihag, and Isharani Baruah.

The overall campaign will be driven by top players in both competitions, with Lakshya Sen and the renowned men's doubles duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty at the forefront for the Thomas Cup. The men's team also includes experienced players like Kidambi Srikanth and HS Prannoy, while younger talents Ayush Shetty and Kiran George will add strength to the singles lineup. In doubles, the team is rounded out by Hariharan Amsakarunan, MR Arjun, and Dhruv Kapila.

Selection Criteria and Tournament Information

The selection process was largely influenced by the BWF rankings as of March 10, with the top five singles players and the top two doubles teams automatically qualifying. Additional selections were made to enhance tactical options, recognizing the versatility of players like Kapila and Crasto.

The 2026 Thomas and Uber Cup Finals are set to take place in Horsens, Denmark, from April 24 to May 3, where India aims to deliver a strong performance despite the recent changes in the women's doubles lineup.

Official Indian Squads for 2026

India's squad for the 2026 Thomas Cup includes: Men's Singles: Lakshya Sen, Ayush Shetty, Kidambi Srikanth, H. S. Prannoy, Kiran George; Men's Doubles: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty, Hariharan Amsakarunan, M. R. Arjun, Dhruv Kapila.

For the 2026 Uber Cup, the Indian team comprises: Women's Singles: PV Sindhu, Unnati Hooda, Tanvi Sharma, Devika Sihag, Isharani Baruah; Women's Doubles: Shruti Mishra, Priya Konjengbam, Kavipriya Selvam, Simran Singhi, Tanisha Crasto.