India coach Pullela Gopichand discusses how the BWF 15-point scoring system could wipe out certain badminton players and change the game's dynamics.

There is a lot of talk going on about how the sport is changing, and India coach Pullela Gopichand says BWF's new 15-point scoring system could wipe out some badminton players entirely. He is feeling that this major shift is going to significantly change the way the game is played on the court. According to him, this new rule change isn't just a small tweak but something that will have a huge impact on the players' careers.

The coach pointed out that while this new scoring format might actually benefit certain types of players, it could also end up sidelining others. It seems like the new system will create a divide in the sport, where some players thrive under the new rules while others find themselves struggling to keep up. This shift in how points are awarded is definitely something that the coaching community is watching very closely.

It is not just about the scoring, though. Gopichand has also been questioning the actual rationale that the BWF is using to justify these big changes to the game. He wants to understand why such a drastic move is being made for the sport. The uncertainty around the reasoning behind these rules is adding more weight to the concerns being raised by coaches like him.

Adding to the concerns for the Indian camp, the coach admitted that India currently lacks a succession plan in men's doubles. This admission highlights a specific area where the country needs to focus to ensure they have enough talent ready to step up in the future. This gap in the men's doubles category is a significant point for the national team's long-term strategy.

Pullela Gopichand has raised serious concerns regarding the impact of the new scoring rules on player longevity. He also highlighted the need for a stronger succession plan within India's men's doubles category.