Hopes High From Indian Shuttlers at Commonwealth Games

However, 2010 edition's bronze medallist Kashyap, who is seeded second, will be eager to break Malaysia’s stranglehold, who have won every gold in the category since 1990. The former World No.6 will hope to emulate the gold medal-winning feat of his predecessors Padukone and Modi.

Meanwhile the other Indians in the fray, who have a good chance of bagging medals, are fourth seed Kidambi Srikanth and fifth seed R.M.V. Gurusaidutt. Lately, Srikanth has been India's prime contender at international events superseding Kashyap but has been inconsistent.

Hopes are high from women's doubles defending champions Ashwini and Jwala, who surprised all to clinch the gold four years ago, India's first yellow metal in the discipline since 1982.

This time the 2011 World Championship bronze medal winning pair are seeded third. Though they are past their prime as a pair, they could spring a surprise by clinching a medal against much tougher competition. Last edition's silver medallists Shinta Mulia Sari and Yao Lei of Singapore are top-seeded this time around.

India does not have the best team in men's doubles but sixth seeds Pranaav Jerry Chopra and Akshay Dewalkar can have an outside chance of winning a bronze. 

Meanwhile, India emerged a CWG power in badminton in the mixed team event thanks to Saina, Kashyap and Ashwini/Jwala, all of whom starred in the country's silver medal finish at the 2010 edition. Seeded third behind Malaysia and England, India are again strong medal contenders at the event.

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