Kidambi Srikanth
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Shuttle of concern

Indian singles shuttlers are experiencing a tough phase. Even the ever-reliable Sindhu has toiled this year. With the Olympic qualification period on, Anmol Gurung takes a look at what’s ailing them..

published on : 21st May 2023
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Players,coaches should gird up to avoid blues

Indian badminton is struggling. If 2022 was a watershed moment with some astonishing results (the men’s team won the Thomas Cup, for example), this year’s performance chart has hit a trough.

published on : 18th April 2023
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Ace shuttlers Saina, Srikanth make first round exits from Malaysia Open

Having lost the first game, Saina, who has slipped to world number 30, fought back to force a decider in a women's singles first-round match.

published on : 10th January 2023
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Sindhu, Prannoy lead India's challenge at Singapore Super 500

Making a comeback after the Indonesia Open last month, Srikanth also has an easy draw after the pullout of world No.1 and Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen.

published on : 11th July 2022
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Saina Nehwal, Kidambi Srikanth enter badminton finals at Commonwealth Games

Saina Nehwal will play either compatriot P V Sindhu or defending champion Michelle Li of Canada in the finals.

published on : 14th April 2018
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Indian shuttlers PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth get top seeding at Commonwealth Games 2018

HS Prannoy will start his tournament with a second-round clash with the winner of the match between Mauritius' Paul Christopher Jean and Seychellois Steve Malcouzane.

published on : 3rd April 2018
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Common goal for star shuttler duo PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth

Srikanth & Sindhu admit lack of practice time post All England but prepared for tough fight ahead of CWG

published on : 27th March 2018
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After French Open triumph, shuttler Kidambi Srikanth says he is not chasing world top spot

The ace shuttler might well be on course towards elusive World No 1 ranking but does not want to lose sleep over it.

published on : 29th October 2017
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Indian badminton sensation Kidambi Srikanth wins French Open, fourth Superseries title this year

Sunday's win helped the eighth-seeded Indian to improve his head-to-head statistics against the unseeded Japanese to 2-0. 

published on : 29th October 2017
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Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu, Ashwini-Sikki advance at French Open

Saina Nehwal defeated Line Hojmark Kjaersfeldt of Denmark 21-14, 11-21, 21-10 in 50 minutes at French Open.

published on : 26th October 2017
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Look to be in best shape for tournaments in 2018: Kidambi Srikanth

Srikanth says he would be cutting down on the number of tournaments he competes in to be in best shape for the marquee events.

published on : 23rd October 2017
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PV Sindhu to lead Indian campaign at Korea; Saina Nehwal, Kidambi Srikanth skip

PV Sindhu will open her campaign against Hong Kong's Cheung Ngan Yi in women's singles competition at Korea Super Series.

published on : 11th September 2017