The Indian badminton fraternity is now dealing with a string of depressing national team performance in the elite Sudirman Cup. The President of the Badminton Association of India (BAI), Himanta Biswa Sarma, is under fire at the core since his leadership is under doubt among the team’s ongoing losses. Questions about player choice, coaching selections, administrative priorities, and grassroots development investment are being asked as India keeps fighting on the international front. This essay investigates the increasing strain on Sarma, the systematic problems afflicting Indian badminton, and the immediate reforms needed to revive the game in the nation.