res of themselves and don’t look at “the prettier cities and scenery and badminton around. On Friday, many booed off their own team at half time and others left before the late glut of goals. Saina Nehwal found herself — poised to return serve — amongst an array of international names on the huge hoardings on Day 1. I’m expected to pass on a message to her that she’s missed on the tour. World number one Karolina Pliskova survives scare to advance at US Open. It undermined the 63-year-old’s position in the dressing room, which a senior player highlighted during the review meeting. THE KIDAMBI FAN CLUB If there was a distinct buzz about any Indian player, it was Kidambi Srikanth. He leaves his fans searching for him exiting in a super car with tinted glass. Pliskova won the next three games to close out the set. Prince Edward is in attendance for the finals, and after a very brief wave and smile, the patron of Scottish badminton settles to watch the sport, amongst the other fans.