No Lakshya Sen in semi-finals as India face tricky France in semi-finals

India have suffered a huge setback ahead of their semi-final clash in the **Thomas Cup 2026**. The Indian team, who beat Chinese Taipei to reach the top four, will not have the services of their top singles player, Lakshya Sen.

India are taking on a tricky French side in the semi-final of the tournament. Lakshya Sen, who was at his very best against world No. 6 Chou Tien-chen in the quarter-finals, suffered an injury to his elbow during the match and has subsequently been ruled out of the semi-final of the tournament.

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Coach Vimal Kumar told India Today that Lakshya had suffered a swollen arm while attempting to save a point in the front court. The player also has blisters on his feet from the intense singles match on Friday.