The doubles record of the Ghosh brothers is exemplary. “In 1970, I was officially ranked India No 1 in singles after beating my brother Dipu, Suresh Goel, Satish Bhatia and Dinesh Khanna,” Romen says. No doubt, I enjoyed doubles and proved my mettle at it, but I found it unfair that I was never considered for a singles berth.” Perhaps …
The returning machine was a regular in India squads from 1961 until 1976, including all the five Thomas Cup campaigns played during these 15 years. I have beaten Erland Kops, I have beaten Tan Joe Hock, I have beaten Ferry Sonneville; but why can’t I beat you, damn it.” And with a characteristic show of his explosive temper, Malaysia’s fearsome …
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