Syed Modi International: Kidambi Srikanth, B Sai Praneeth enter 2nd round; Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty ousted
FirstpostKidambi Srikanth, B Sai Praneeth and HS Prannoy advanced to the second round at the Syed Modi International Badminton tournament, but it was curtains for second seed Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty Lucknow: Top Indian shuttlers Kidambi Srikanth, B Sai Praneeth and HS Prannoy advanced to the second round of the men’s singles event in the Syed Modi International Badminton tournament on Wednesday. Later in the day, fourth seed Sai Praneeth defeated Malaysia’s Iskandar Zulkarnain 21-16, 22-20 in a 47-minute contest to set up a clash against Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand. In the women’s competition, young Assamese shuttler Ashmita Chaliha advanced to the second round after beating compatriot Vrushali Gummadi 21-16 21-16 in a 32-minute contest. In women’s doubles, eight seeds Ashwini Ponnappa and N Sikki Reddy entered the second round after beating Hong Kong pair of NG Tsz Yau and Yuen Sin Ying 21-13, 16-21, 21-19.