Updated On: 29 June, 2018 07:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Sundari Iyer
This shuttler can befuddle the best names in his sport, and handles the big waves of injuries with bravado

India's badminton stalwart Ajay Jayaram tapes his knee at his residence in Chembur. Pic/Suresh Karkera
Ajay Jayaram, 30
Badminton player
A little more than a year ago, Chembur played home to the World No. 13 badminton player, Ajay Jayaram. Don't note the inauspiciousness of his rank, but what it took to get there. Injuries may have closed the competitive doors on him, but he continues to be Mumbai's best badminton player currently.