Kunshan (China), May 15: Indian shuttler Ajay Jayaram's valiant fight went in vain as the country's badminton team (men's) lost 2-3 to Thailand in their lung-opener at the Thomas Cup badminton tournament here on Sunday.
Jayaram did not get off to the start he wanted and had to play catch-up for much of the contest. Though he won the second match, he had to surrender the tie against Thailand's Tanongsak Saensomboonsuk 16-21, 21-12, 14-21 in 46 minutes.