Tai Tzu is a special player: Prannoy
India shuttler H. S. Prannoy has lavished praise on women’s world no. 1 Tai Tzu Ying, terming her a “ninja warrior” for her determination and mastery over strokes.
“Tai Tzu is one player who I think is like some ninja. She plays certain strokes for which you will have to probably practice for 10 years and still will not be able to get hold of them,” said men’s world no. 10 Prannoy in Lucknow on Wednesday, where he is playing for Ahmedabad Smash Masters in the ongoing Premier Badminton League.
Prannoy and the Chinese Taipei national are team mates in the franchisee- based tournament.
“She has got unbelievable feel in her hands and is one girl who enjoys the most when she plays badminton that is what makes her a special candidate. I am glad I am with her in the team and I’m able to play against her in the practice session,” he added.
With five super series titles, Tai Tzu has been in stellar form this season and is currently unbeaten with three straight wins in the tournament, her latest victory coming against Awadhe Warriors’ Saina Nehwal.
Prannoy said there is something to learn from Tai Tzu, whether she is on the court or off it.
“She is always happy with whatever she is doing and I think that is a very important thing. You need to be happy with what you have and not spend your time thinking I am not getting this or that,” he said.
“I have learnt so much from Tai Tzu and I am really glad that I am sharing the dressing room with her,” the 2017 national champion said.
Talking about his form in the PBL, he said, “It is very important I could keep on contributing to the success of my team. It is quite essential that I kind of repay the faith that my team has instilled in me and I am happy to be able to deliver on the expected line.
“And I guess I am happy with the fact that I am now on a 10match unbeaten streak in the PBL and it is always good to be in the doubles digits than single.”