The prestigious All England Open starts in Birmingham on Tuesday and if you are an Indian badminton fan, you could be forgiven for thinking the stars are aligning. It’s an event steeped in history, but for India, one where success has been elusive for 23 years – even in the golden era of Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu, and a plethora of men’s singles stars. This week, there is A New Hope. In the spirit of Leia’s message from the 1977 epic – ‘Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. You’re my only hope’ – India’s top shuttlers will look to a collection of Jedi masters in their corners. Among the coaching group that will help them guide through tricky draws, are two of India’s only champions of this famous event. Prakash Padukone’s 1980 triumph was one of the pivotal moments in Indian badminton. Pullela Gopichand’s 2001 win was a much-needed vindication of his belief that Indians can succeed at the highest level, a factor that would go on to play a significant role in his coaching career. And …