India, Oct. 1 -- It won't be an India versus Pakistan final, like last time. And, like last time, it won't be gold.

The Indian men's squash team was upset by Malaysia 2-1 in the semi-finals at the Aich-Nagoya Asian Games on Thursday. Upset, because India were the defending champions from that memorable and drama-filled triumph against Pakistan three years ago in Hangzhou. And because while India had three players in the PSA's top 50 ranking, Malaysia had one.

Their lowest ranked at world No.95, Ameeshenraj Chandaran, delivered a rallying and inspiring performance to defeat world No.48 Velavan Senthilkumar in the deciding contest 3-1 (10-12, 11-6, 11-8, 11-9).

And so bronze it will be for both Indian teams. The women lost in their semi-...