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India's Uber Cup Squad Revamped as Jolly Injury Forces Doubles Reshuffle

India's women's doubles lineup for the Uber Cup Finals has undergone a late reshuffle after Treesa Jolly was ruled out due to injury. The experienced pair of Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly has been replaced by the new duo of Shruti Mishra and Priya Konjengbam. In singles, PV Sindhu will lead a mix of youth and experience including Unnati Hooda and Tanvi Sharma. The men's Thomas Cup team remains strong, spearheaded by Lakshya Sen and the top-ranked pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty.

Key Points: India's Uber Cup Squad Changes: Shruti-Priya Replace Injured Duo

  • Treesa Jolly injured, ruled out
  • Shruti Mishra & Priya Konjengbam called up
  • PV Sindhu leads singles charge
  • Satwik-Chirag headline Thomas Cup team
  • Finals in Denmark from April 24
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Shruti-Priya pair replaces Gayatri-Jolly in Indian squad in Uber Cup Finals 2026

India's Uber Cup squad sees late changes as Treesa Jolly's injury leads to Shruti Mishra & Priya Konjengbam replacing the Gayatri-Jolly pair for the 2026 Finals.

"India's preparations... have been dealt a setback with doubles specialist Treesa Jolly ruled out due to injury. - BAI Media"

New Delhi, April 17

India's preparations for the Thomas and Uber Cup Finals 2026 have been dealt a setback with doubles specialist Treesa Jolly ruled out due to injury, prompting a late reshuffle in the women's squad.

Gayatri Gopichand will also miss the event, with the pair replaced by Shruti Mishra and Priya Konjengbam in the Indian contingent, BAI media confirmed on Friday.

The newly formed duo joins Kavipriya Selvam, Simran Singhi, and Tanisha Crasto in the women's doubles lineup. In singles, India will rely on a blend of youth and experience, headlined by PV Sindhu alongside emerging names such as Unnati Hooda, Tanvi Sharma, Devika Sihag and Isharani Baruah.

India's overall campaign will be spearheaded by top shuttlers across both competitions, with Lakshya Sen and the celebrated men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty leading the charge in the Thomas Cup.

The men's squad also features seasoned campaigners Kidambi Srikanth and HS Prannoy, while youngsters Ayush Shetty and Kiran George add depth to the singles unit. In doubles, Hariharan Amsakarunan, MR Arjun and Dhruv Kapila complete a well-rounded lineup.

Selections were primarily based on BWF rankings as of March 10, with the top five singles players and top two doubles pairs earning automatic berths. Additional picks were made to ensure tactical flexibility, with players like Kapila and Crasto valued for their versatility across formats.

The 2026 Thomas and Uber Cup Finals are scheduled to be held in Horsens, Denmark, from April 24 to May 3, where India will aim to mount a strong challenge despite the late disruption in the women's doubles combination.

India squad for 2026 Thomas Cup

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

India squad for 2026 Uber Cup

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.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Interesting to see the selectors go with a completely new pair. It's a risk, but maybe a necessary one with the injury. The depth in women's doubles seems a bit thin now. Fingers crossed for the new duo!
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Ananya R
So proud of our squad! Sindhu leading the charge with young talents like Unnati Hooda is exciting. The men's team looks absolutely world-class with Satwik-Chirag. Let's bring the cup home this time! 💪
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Vikram M
While I understand the selection based on rankings, I respectfully disagree with some choices. We are leaving out some experienced players who perform under pressure. Hope this young squad can handle the big stage in Denmark.
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Kavya N
All the best to Shruti Mishra and Priya Konjengbam! It's their moment to shine. The women's singles lineup is a good mix. Devika Sihag has been impressive lately. Jai Hind!
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Michael C
The men's team looks incredibly strong on paper. Sen, Srikanth, Prannoy in singles and the world-beating Satwik-Chirag pair. If they click, Thomas Cup is a real possibility. The injury in the women's camp is unfortunate timing.

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