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World Squash Team Championships: India thrashed debutants Switzerland 4-0 in their Pool B opener of the Squash World Cup 2025, opening their campaign in style at the Express Avenue Mall.

Velavan Senthilkumar, India's national champion and ranked 45th in the men's squash standings, set the tone in the first match by defeating world No. 296 Robin Gadola 3-0 (7-6, 7-6, 7-5).

Gadola, a member of the Swiss team that has secured bronze in the previous two World Squash Team Championships, took a 6-5 lead in the opening match before Velavan scored two consecutive points. Clutch finishes and narrow margins characterised the rest of the competition.