India Open, Day 3 LIVE: Lakshya Sen wins, Satwik-Chirag in action — Blog, Scores, Results, Updates

Sindhu leads 15-9.

With 5 consecutive points in her bag, Sindhu is heading towards a win in the first game. 

UPDATE - Sameer Verma retires against Canada's Brian Yang

Sameer Verma, who was hoping to keep his winning momentum going, retired after playing only 6 points in his Round 2 match against Brian Yang of Canada. The sixth-seeded Indian had earlier informed The Bridge that he isn't 100% fit and is still nursing a few niggling injuries.

We hope Sameer Verma comes back stronger. Brian Yang, meanwhile, progresses to Round 3 by virtue of Verma retiring at 4-2 in Game 1.

Sindhu heads into the interval with a lead.

Pv Sindhu reaches the interval of the first game with a four-point cushion of 11-7. 

Sharma makes an impressive start

The world no.10 makes an impressive start to go toe-to-toe against the two-time Olympic medallist. Sindhu and Sharma are equalled at 5-5. 

Sindhu takes on Ira Sharma

India's ace badminton player PV Sindhu is on the court for her Round 2 match against Ira Sharma. 

Ashmita Chaliha starts the day with a big win!

The youngster from Assam is ensuring this morning starts on a better note and she JUST won against her French opponent in 30 minutes, 21-14, 21-17! What a show, girl!

But the show must go on, we guess...Ashmita Chaliha in action!

In first order of the day, let's get you some action from the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall where youngster Ashmita Chaliha is enjoying a good streak! 

Having upset the Russian fifth seed in her opening match, Chaliha is up against France's Yaelle Hoyaux and guess what, she is about to create an upset!

Welcome to Day 3 - lot of badminton action on our plates and some bummer of a news as well!

Good morning and welcome to Day 3 of the India Open 2022. Before we begin our coverage for the day, we'd like to inform that 7 Indian players - including Kidambi Srikanth and Ashwini Ponnappa have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, mid-tournament and have decided to withdraw. They will not be replaced by anyone else at this stage.