Twitter erupts as Kidambi Srikanth is officially crowned the World No. 1

It's official: @srikidambi overtakes Viktor Axelsen to become the Men's Singles World Number 1. Srikanth, who had a stellar 2017, becomes the first Indian male shuttler to achieve this feat since Prakash Padukone was unofficially regarded the World No. 1 in 1980.
— Sameer Shirodkar (@SameerSh29) April 12, 2018

Congratulations @srikidambi for the number 1 ranking in the world 🏆🏆🏆 what an achievement .. enjoy it
— Sania Mirza (@MirzaSania) April 10, 2018

Congratulations @srikidambi
What an achievement #World#1!!! What an inspirational career!! A result of relentless Perseverance, Dedication & Hardwork.
May you be perched on the top for a long time.
🥂🌺
— R SRIDHAR (@coach_rsridhar) April 12, 2018

Congratulations @srikidambi on becoming World No. 1 #badminton player.. Great news for every Indian🇮🇳 badminton fan 👏
— Naveen Jindal (@MPNaveenJindal) April 12, 2018

Heartiest congratulations @srikidambi on becoming World's No.1 badminton Player. This is a great moment for Indian sports. Really proud of you. pic.twitter.com/Ap7XJw8QAN
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) April 12, 2018

Hey @srikidambi how is the view from the top!!!!! World No. 1. First in Men's Badminton after Prakash Padukone. Third Indian after @NSaina
— Digvijay Singh Deo (@DiggySinghDeo) April 12, 2018

Congratulations @srikidambi for becoming the World No.1 Badminton player... Take a bow. Proud moment for all Indians... 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) April 12, 2018

Huge shout-out to @srikidambi for getting to the top of the podium as world’s No. 1. Now my only regret is that I forgot to take a personalised autograph from him for myself! pic.twitter.com/FcUn011vNA
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) April 12, 2018

We have a World NUMBER 1️⃣ in the house. Congratulations @srikidambi this has taken India a long way ahead. 🏆😊🎉🎉🎉
— P.T. Usha (@PTUshaOfficial) April 11, 2018

Yo ! @srikidambi is World No. 1 ! So So happy . Nice simple guys do finish first ! #Champion pic.twitter.com/QxRtQzB6tL
— Vikram Sathaye (@vikramsathaye) April 11, 2018

Don't think @srikidambi cares too much about rankings but damn, this must feel good. World No 1. pic.twitter.com/LRw11EpJSF
— Ashish Magotra (@clutchplay) April 12, 2018

This one's for you @srikidambi
You have helped inspire a million others!! pic.twitter.com/yIS4XQUZZr
— Indian Olympians (@IndianOlympians) April 11, 2018

World No.1 🥇🥇🥇 Proud moment for India 🇮🇳 Way to go @srikidambi May you reach greater heights! Woot Woot! #KidambiSrikanth
— Amogh Chaphalkar (@chaphya) April 12, 2018

Heartiest Congratulations to Kidambi Srikanth on becoming World's Number One Badminton player. Srikanth is the first Indian male player to achieve this feat . Wish, he will sustain his ranking and rule the World of Badminton for many many and many years. pic.twitter.com/r9eWBjJJRt
— Shakeel Ahmad (@Ahmad_Shakeel) April 12, 2018

Indian badminton star #KidambiSrikanth becomes new World No. 1 in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings, replaces Denmark's Viktor Axelsen. He's only the second Indian to do so after #SainaNehwal

Congratulations @srikidambi #JaiHind 🇮🇳💪 pic.twitter.com/O58Qe20ipN
— Jagrati Shukla (@JagratiShukla29) April 12, 2018

Sushil Kumar won his final bout in the just 80 secs. 3rd consecutive Gold medal at the Commonwealth games.

Kidambi Srikanth becomes the no. 1 badminton player. First time ever.

Let's see what Rohit Sharma does tonight 😂 #SRHvsMI
— Gabbbar (@GabbbarSingh) April 12, 2018

April 12 2017 - @srikidambi was ranked 28th in the world
April 12 2018 - Kidambi Srikanth is world number 1
What a remarkable 12 months for him.@GoSportsVoices @PBLIndiaLive @BAI_Media
— Mohit Shah (@mohit_shah17) April 12, 2018

And the MOMENT HAS FINALLY ARRIVED! @srikidambi is OFFICIALLY THE WORLD NO. 1.

The second Indian men's singles shuttler to become the #1 since Prakash Padukone (1980) and the third overall after @NSaina climbed to the top in 2015.

Many congratulations, @srikidambi pic.twitter.com/Z26ctqP37B
— Sudeshna Banerjee (@Sudsports) April 12, 2018

Congratulations @srikidambi #NumeroUno stay there #ClassySriii !! pic.twitter.com/vU0lDKFHxJ
— Juhil Susanna (@juhil_susanna) April 12, 2018

Congratulations @srikidambi. World No.1. Simply amazing. Inspiring a nation 🇮🇳👌🏸
— Viren Rasquinha (@virenrasquinha) April 12, 2018

Its official!!
What an achievement @srikidambi!! You have made all Indians feel at the TOP OF THE WORLD!! Congrats to you and your team @IndiaSports @BAI_Media @ioaindia https://t.co/PusDsvvqoq
— Aparna Popat (@aparnapopat) April 12, 2018

Its official. @srikidambi world number 1. Nothing more to be said. Keep going Champion.
— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) April 12, 2018

On 🔝of the 🌍!

Kidambi Srikanth is the Number.1 ranked player in the world! He is the FIRST Indian male Badminton player to achieve this fabulous feat in modern ranking era! Congratulations Champ!🔥#KingKidambi pic.twitter.com/cnv6r2dJiz
— PBL India (@PBLIndiaLive) April 12, 2018

Awesome achievement @srikidambi !! 👌💪🇮🇳 #worldno1
— Parupalli Kashyap (@parupallik) April 12, 2018

Congratulations @srikidambi for becoming the World No 1.. Thank you for making us proud 🇮🇳🇮🇳
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) April 12, 2018

India salutes @srikidambi as he becomes the first Indian 🇮🇳in the modern era to become WORLD NO 1 in @bwfmedia rankings. Team #BAI Congratulates the CHAMPION!#JaiHo #IndiaontheRise #BestofBadminton pic.twitter.com/yCQhXWYIi6
— BAI Media (@BAI_Media) April 12, 2018

Many congratulations to @srikidambi for becoming the World No. 1 in Badminton. Keep up the excellent work!
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) April 12, 2018

Congratulations @srikidambi on becoming World No. 1 in latest BWF rankings, only the second Indian Badminton player to achieve the feat in modern ranking era. Proud moment for Indian sports. pic.twitter.com/E7ZZASW8vz
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) April 12, 2018

Congratulations @srikidambi
(Kidambi Srikanth) for becoming the 1st Indian male shuttler to reach World No
1 Rank👍 pic.twitter.com/QjyR0rCjmT
— Ishant Sharma (@ImIshant) April 12, 2018