Former champions Kidambi Srikanth and PV Sindhu of India have been given the top billing in the men’s and women’s sections, respectively, as India Open badminton returns after two-years hiatus.

The tournament will start with a main draw from January 11 and no spectators will be allowed at the venue, owing to the Covid-19 pandemic. The tournament, organised by the Badminton Association of India (BAI), will kickstart the 2022 international season.