Japan Open: Pranaav-Sikki go down fighting in semis
During the 60-minute battle, the Indian pair fought hard but were unable to clinch the win.
During the 60-minute battle, the Indian pair fought hard but were unable to clinch the win.
This was India's best show in a World Badminton Championship for the country bagged two medals for the first time.
Interestingly, Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu have got byes in the opening round.
The 33-year-old was recently appointed as the women's doubles coach by the BAI.
Three Indians -- Srikanth, B Sai Praneeth and Ajay Jayaram -- have qualified in men's singles category .
Badminton Association of India President Himanta Biswa Sarma congratulated Sindhu on the achievement.
India, who were struggling against Denmark on Monday, proved superior in their second outing.
India have managed to reach the knockout stage of the tournament only once, during the 2011 edition.
"I am happy with the way I came back from the injury, I mean to comeback and play at that level keeps me motivated."
Kashyap lost 10-21 22-20 13-21 to former World No. 6 and third seed Qiao Bin of China.
