The ‘koi nahi’ phase of Indian badminton has officially begun. Not only will you hear that northern phrase (which means, ‘it’s ok, play the next’) every time Anmol Kharb steps onto the court from the cheering squad. It will be a heady few months of watching fearless badminton played with uncluttered memories of past wins or losses, and unmuddied vision, just like the last four days in Malaysia. India’s women’s team beat Thailand 3-2 to win their first-ever Asian Team Championship. Playing the decisive fifth rubber, Anmol struck the shuttle to risky corners and riskier lines, as if there are endless tomorrows out there. She’s 17, the tomorrows are indeed many, and she’s justified in playing like that. Coach Gopichand called it ‘innocent play’, and her 21-14, 21-9 win over Thailand’s Pornpicha Choeikeewong was unblemished. Against China, Japan, and Thailand, she pulled India out of a 2-2 deadlock. She left shuttlers tipped by Asia’s far-flung powerhouses as their Gen next, feeling not-so-great about themselves. Choeikeewong came with a reputation of power and pace; Anmol disarmed …