Rajgir, Aug. 28 -- "This one's going to be tough. It is going to take something very special from (PV) Sindhu to prevent what many will be looking at as a fairly comfortable win for Wang Zhi Yi," commentator Bobby Griffin said as the two shuttlers warmed up ahead of their women's singles third round clash.

Most regular followers of the game wouldn't have questioned Griffin. After all, world No.2 Wang has been in top form this year with as many as seven finals. Many would've bet on her reaching the BWF World Championships podium this weekend in Paris. But few would have shown any confidence in Sindhu.

Poor form, injuries, criticism about her game, questions about her motivation and future - the former world champion has had to endure qui...