Satwik-Chirag cautiously optimistic for home World Championships

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Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, World No. 5, say they have no target for the World Championships beginning in India this week. The two-time bronze medallists are taking it “one match at a time” after a season of early exits and injury pullouts. They won the Singapore Open in May, ending a two-year title drought, but Satwik’s recurring shoulder issue forced them to skip their last two tournaments. “The most important thing is to be playing injury-free,” Chirag said. A medal here would make them India’s most decorated men’s doubles pair at the event.