From its colonial beginnings in the 1860s as “Poona” to its modern-day worldwide fame, India’s Smashing Affaire with the Shuttle by Akshay and Vijay Lokapally provides a thorough narrative of the growth of Indian badminton. The book honors modern talents including Prakash Padukone and P.V. Sindhu in addition to the successes of pioneers like Prakash Nath and Nandu Natekar. By means of more than fifty interviews and thorough investigation, the writers examine significant events such India’s 2022 Thomas Cup triumph as well as the personal narratives of athletes who helped to define the game. Sports fans should definitely read Net Flicks, which skillfully combines inspirational stories with historical background.