The former world number one might not have won the title but his march to the final of the Malaysia Masters -- a BWF World Tour event -- his first such final in six years is not just

Former world number one Kidambi Srikanth will be in action in his first major final in four years (first BWF tour final in six!) as he takes on world number four and reigning Asian Games champ Li Shi Feng of China in the final of the men's singles event at the Malaysia Masters Super 500 in the Axiata Arena at Kuala Lumpur.

Kidambi Srikanth has made a remarkable return to form, reaching the finals of the Malaysia Masters, his first in six years. Enduring injuries and a dip in rankings, Srikanth has reshaped his game with a focus on mental discipline and all-round play,