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In a development that has stunned the Indian sporting fraternity, badminton stars Saina Nehwal and Parupalli Kashyap have announced their decision to part ways after six years of marriage.

The former world-class shuttlers shared the news on Sunday via social media, calling the separation a 'mutual and respectful' decision.

Saina, a two-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist and Olympic bronze medallist, took to Instagram to share the heartfelt update.

"Life takes us in different directions sometimes. After much thought and consideration, Kashyap Parupalli and I have decided to part ways. We're choosing peace, growth, and heali...