Kiran Nagarkar's novel 'Ravan and Eddie' tells the story of two badminton players, Ravan and Eddie, who face various challenges in their personal and professional lives.

John Betjeman's poem 'Lines Written on Seeing a Badminton Match' takes a humorous and lighthearted tone, poking fun at the players' antics and the overall absurdity of the game.

R. K. Narayan's short story 'The Badminton Player' follows the journey of a young man who becomes obsessed with badminton and the challenges he faces in pursuing his passion.

In Wole Soyinka's play 'Badminton', the badminton game symbolizes the clash between tradition and modernity, as the characters navigate the changing social and cultural landscape of their community.

Saleem Sinai, the protagonist of Salman Rushdie's novel 'Midnight's Children', is an avid badminton player who uses the sport as a way to escape from the political and social turmoil surrounding him.

John Ashbery's poem 'Badminton at Blenheim Palace' uses the game of badminton as a metaphor for the beauty and transience of life, capturing the fleeting moments of joy and sadness that make up human existence.

Jayanta Mahapatra's poem 'Badminton' explores the themes of love, loss, and the fleeting nature of human relationships through the lens of a badminton match.

In Tan Twan Eng's novel 'The Badminton Set', the badminton set represents the protagonist's connection to his past and his family history, as it was a gift from his father.

Estha, one of the twin protagonists of Arundhati Roy's novel 'The God of Small Things', is a badminton enthusiast who finds solace and escape in the game.

Anton Chekhov's short story 'The Badminton Match' explores the clash of personalities and social classes between two badminton players, highlighting the underlying tensions and prejudices in society.

Vikram Seth's novel 'The Badminton Players' follows the lives of two badminton players from different backgrounds who come together to form an unlikely friendship.

Elizabeth Bishop's poem 'Badminton' compares the game to a dance, capturing the grace, rhythm, and movement of the players on the court.

Gogol Ganguli, the protagonist of Jhumpa Lahiri's novel 'The Namesake', plays badminton as a way to connect with his American identity and find a sense of belonging.

Alice Munro's short story 'The Badminton Lesson' uses the badminton lesson as a symbol to explore the changing relationship between a parent and child and the challenges of growing up.

Kamala Das's poem 'Badminton' captures the intensity and passion of a badminton match, using vivid imagery and metaphors to convey the emotions and experiences of the players.