Ace shuttlers Kidambi Srikanth and HS Prannoy were praised by Governor of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana E S L Narasimhan, on their achievements. Narasimhan wished that they improve their world rankings further.
In the BWF rankings, Srikanth is ranked World No.2 and Prannoy is ranked No.11. The duo met the Governor at Raj Bhavan in Hyderabad. Narasimhan told them that the whole nation is proud of their achievement, said a Raj Bhavan release. He wished Srikanth becomes world No. 1 shuttler. Kidambi Srikanth has won four Super Series titles this calendar year.
“The governor also said he wishes to see Prannoy, who won the US Open Grand Prix Gold title, to break into top 5 in the World Badminton rankings soon,” the release said.
Narasimhan, wished the two badminton players keep the country’s flag high by regularly winning tournaments.
