Indian badminton doubles players Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have voiced their disappointment over the lack of public recognition following their bronze medal win at the Thomas Cup. Rankireddy shared his frustrations on Instagram, noting that unlike cricketers, they received little fanfare upon returning home. His sentiments were echoed by Shetty, who lamented the general public's ignorance of their achievements. This sparked a heated debate on social media, particularly on the platform X (formerly Twitter), where users criticized the selective pride shown towards cricket, which dominates the sports culture in India. Some fans expressed shame over the indifference towards badminton, suggesting that the public only rallies behind cricket stars. Others pointed out that while badminton players have consistently performed well, they do not receive the same level of adulation or support as cricketers. The conversation highlighted the need for greater recognition of athletes across all sports to foster a more inclusive sporting culture in India.