Author: Gargi Raut

The Yonex Sunrise India Open 750 is a premier international tournament that is held annually at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Delhi, and as always fans and players alike anticipated an exciting week of top-class badminton action. However, the tournament’s allure was overshadowed by subpar infrastructure, poor facilities and conditions, making it a frustrating experience for everyone involved. To begin with, the tournament takes place during Delhi’s harsh winters, with temperatures plummeting at night, the stadium is poorly insulated and the stands make for an uncomfortable experience for anyone watching. But the biggest concern of them all is…

India Open 2025 has been a rollercoaster ride for Indian shuttlers that eventually ended in disappointment as they failed to make it past the semi-finals. In fact, the fan-favourite duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were the sole Indian representatives in the last-four, after PV Sindhu and Kiran George lost in the quarter-finals yesterday. Fresh off their semi-final run at the Malaysia Open Super 1000, fans were expecting Satwik-Chirag to break the jinx and move into the finals of the India Open. Badminton fanatics filled the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall to the brim and the stadium was buzzing with…

The Indira Gandhi Stadium in Delhi was filled to the brim as excitement soared for the quarter-finals of India Open 2025. Little did the fans know that they were in for a rollercoaster ride as two out of three Indian quarter-finalists crashed out of the tournament. The fan favourite duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were the only highlights of the day as they won in style against the Korean pair of Yong Jin and Kang Min Hyuk. Satwik-Chirag bring their A-game It was once again the duo of Sat-Chi that made the day worthwhile for the fans. They…

After a disappointing Day 2 for the Indian contingent at India Open 2025, home team shuttlers turned it around for the fans, as Kiran George started the day with an upset win. PV Sindhu and the men’s doubles pair of Satwiksai Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty also advanced to the quarter-finals. Kiran George scripts an upset The 24 year-old up and coming men’s singles player started the day with a bang as he defeated World No. 17 Alex Lanier to become the first Indian to make it to the quarter-finals this year. Kiran surprised everyone with his grit as he saved…

Day 2 of the India Open 2025 promised to be a thrilling affair as enthusiastic crowds filled in at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall in Delhi. Fans were eager to watch their favourite stars, including H.S. Prannoy, Lakshya Sen and international sensation Viktor Axelsen. However, the day ended in disappointment as most of the country’s top players bowed out in the first round of the tournament. Early-exit for Prannoy After an impressive semi-final run at the India Open 2024, expectations were high as Prannoy was making a comeback after a year of health challenges. However, the fan favourite lost in…

India Open 2025 kicked off with a decent fan turnout despite Delhi’s cold. Action on Day 1 was thrilling as India’s best badminton players left it all on the field in front of their home crowd. It was a day full of highs and lows. While PV Sindhu, the duos of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty and Dhruv Kapila-Tanisha Crasto registered wins in the first round, there was also disappointment for Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand Pullela in women’s doubles as they exited the tournament in the first round for second time in a row at the India Open. Sat-Chi’s grit becomes…

The Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2025 brings with it a renewed sense of hope, not just for Indian badminton but also for its passionate fans who never fail to pack the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall in New Delhi, despite the cold. Every year, the tournament is a reminder of the electric connection between the shuttlers and the crowd. For Indian fans, badminton is more than just a sport, it’s personal. Throughout the tournament, they cheer for their shuttlers with unshakeable belief, chanting names, waving flags and creating a sea of energy that the players draw their strength from. This edition of…

The 2024-25 Border Gavaskar Trophy has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. An intense battle between two cricketing giants – Australia and India. But amidst the rivalry, there are a few names that stood out, especially for India, for not only his runs but also for the character that he displayed. That name was Yashasvi Jaiswal, a young man who shouldered the responsibility multiple times over the course of the series, proving that he was not only capable of handling the weight of the moment but also of shaping its narrative. Perth: The Spark Jaiswal’s journey in the series…

Gargi Raut in Sydney The 2024-25 Border Gavaskar Trophy will be remembered as a tale of promise that unravelled into heartbreak for Indian fans. After a commanding high in Perth, a string of perplexing decisions played a role in their eventual 3-1 series defeat. But at the heart of the baffling decisions was the handling of KL Rahul’s batting position. His abrupt shift from the opening role, where he had flourished, to No. 3 in the crucial fourth Test stood out as a glaring misstep. India’s campaign was already teetering under pressure. The miscalculations came after Australia levelled the series…

Gargi Raut in Sydney While walking into the Sydney Cricket Ground to watch the final day of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, I felt a profound sense of entering a living, breathing monument. The iconic SCG, with its historic Members Pavilion, standing against the backdrop of the Victor Trumper Stand, is a seamless blend of tradition and modernity. The SCG mirrors cricket itself, a game that has evolved over the years but has its roots firmly in the past, especially considering the drama of Test cricket that unfolded in the final Test, contrasting beautifully with the timeless grace of the venue. Of…