Ankle injury rules out Srikanth of European circuit
New Delhi: Rio Olympics quarter-finalist shuttler K Srikanth has been ruled out of the upcoming European circuit due to an ankle injury that he sustained during the Japan Super Series last month.
"I don't be taking part in the European circuit as I injured my right ankle during the Japan Open," Srikanth wrote on his Twitter account along with a picture of his injured leg.
"Hope to recover very fast and comeback for China Open," he added.
I won't be taking part in the European Circuit as I injured my right ankle during Japan Open. Hope to recover soon and get back in action. pic.twitter.com/UT54dAkdTo
— Kidambi Srikanth (@srikidambi) October 8, 2016
The European circuit includes two major tournaments -- Denmark Open and French Open.
Srikanth had clinched the China Open in 2014 defeating legendary Lin Dan.