Jwala-Ashwini break into Top 20

World Championship bronze medallists Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponappa broke into the top 20 in the latest world rankings released yesterday.

Saina Nehwal improved her rank by one place jumping to fifth. Meanwhile, it was announced that Nehwal, Gutta and Chetan Anand will not take part in the NSCI All India Senior Ranking Badminton Tournament to be held from August 27-31.