HS Prannoy and two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu will lead the Indian challenge at the 2023 Sudirman Cup, scheduled in Suzhou, China, from May 14-21.
The senior national selection committee, which met here on Tuesday, picked a "balanced" squad with an aim to clinch a first-ever medal in the mixed team championships.
The Indian men had created history last year by winning the prestigious Thomas Cup and hopes of a potential podium finished were raised further following the bronze winning performance in the Asian Mixed Team Championships earlier this year. "Sudirman Cup is a prestigious tournament and the selectors have picked the best squad after studying the domestic and international results.
We are confident that this team will challenge for a medal this year," said Badminton Association of India secretary Sanjay Mishra.