India had never reached the final of Thomas Cup team badminton championship in its 73-year-long history but Kidambi Srikanth-led side ended that streak, storming into the final after a stunning win over Denmark in the semi-final.
India, who were not among the fancied teams in Thomas Cup, have punched above their weight, disposing of 5-time champions Malaysia and Denmark, who are the first European champions, to reach their first-ever final at the prestigious tournament.