PV Sindhu vs Saina Nehwal to set 3rd Premier Badminton League going
An exciting battle will be on cards when Olympic medallists P V Sindhu and Saina Nehwal lock horns in the opening match between defending champions Chennai Smashers and Awadhe Warriors at the third edition of the Premier Badminton League.
Dec 23, 2017, 15:14 PM ISTSaina Nehwal slams BWF for 'crammed' calendar
BWF has made it compulsory for the world's top 15 players in the singles events and top 10 pairs in the doubles disciplines to play a minimum of 12 tournaments or face a penalty.
Dec 20, 2017, 16:52 PM ISTPBL: Hyderabad Hunters' hopes rest on Carolina Marin, Yoo Yeon Seong
After narrowly losing out in the semi-finals last year to the Mumbai Rockets, the Hyderabad based franchisee has brought in the expertise of former Olympic gold medallist and World Champion Markis Kido along with Yoo Yeon Seong in the doubles category whereas Lee Hyun Il will feature in the singles category alongside Sai Praneeth.
Dec 19, 2017, 19:37 PM ISTHS Prannoy feels top-10 ranking would fetch good draw in big tournaments
Prannoy, who has reached the world no 10 rank for the first time in his career, spoke to reporters after being announced as member of debutants Ahmedabad Smash Masters in the third Premier Badminton League commencing on December 23.
Dec 01, 2017, 17:53 PM ISTHS Prannoy, Kidambi Srikanth costliest buys in PBL auction
While Prannoy was picked up by Ahmedabad Smash Masters for Rs 62 lakh, Awadhe Warriors had to shell out Rs 56.1 lakh to get the services of Srikanth.
Oct 09, 2017, 22:51 PM ISTVictor Axelsen, Tai Tzu Ying, PV Sindhu, Carolina Marin star attraction at PBL auction
Rio Olympic champion Carolina Marin of Spain and India's World No. 2 P V Sindhu, World Championship bronze medallist, Saina Nehwal and Kidambi Srikanth are expected to be the top draws during the auction, which allows each franchise to spend Rs 2.12 crore on their team.
Oct 08, 2017, 18:27 PM ISTParupalli Kashyap hurts his shoulder during Premier Badminton League final
Kashyap suffering a labrum tear in his match against HS Prannoy in the finals.
Jan 15, 2017, 23:58 PM ISTPBL 2017: Chennai capture title after edging out Mumbai 4-3 in thrilling finale
Chennai and Mumbai won their respective Trump matches, but it came down to the two men's singles match to decide the fate of the tie.
Jan 14, 2017, 22:46 PM ISTPBL: PV Sindhu finally prevails over Saina Nehwal, guides Chennai to finals
Expectations touched a crescendo as Sindhu and Sindhu took the court with crowd rooting for the two stalwarts in equal measure.
Jan 13, 2017, 23:10 PM ISTWant to inspire football-crazy Spain to consider badminton as career option, says Carolina Marin
Marin is currently playing in the Premier Badminton League (PBL) for the Hyderabad Hunters.
Jan 10, 2017, 18:37 PM ISTPBL: Carolina Marin sees off Ashwini Ponnappa as Hyderabad beat Bengaluru
Marin defeated Ponnappa 9-11, 11-5, 11-8 in the deciding match of the tie.
Jan 07, 2017, 22:21 PM ISTPBL: HS Prannoy wins crucial match to help Mumbai get past Hyderabad
The narrow victory pushed the Rockets to the top of the league table after their crushing 6-0 victory over defending champions Delhi Acers last night.
Jan 04, 2017, 23:11 PM ISTPBL: Hyderabad Hunters oust Chennai Smashers in opener; Carolina Marin defeats PV Sindhu
Reigning Olympic champion Carolina Marin of Spain overcame Rio Games runner-up P.V. Sindhu 11-8, 12-14, 11-2.
Jan 02, 2017, 10:23 AM ISTIt's the most challenging time of my career: Saina Nehwal
Saina said after the China Super Series Premier she was not even able to walk as she could not put weight on the feet.
Mar 29, 2016, 22:54 PM ISTBadminton ace Saina Nehwal pulls out of Syed Modi citing illness
With Saina withdrawing, two-time bronze medallist at World Championship P V Sindhu will spearhead the Indian challenge.
Jan 26, 2016, 23:40 PM ISTPBL over, Indian shuttlers begin new season with Malaysia Open
P V Sindhu and K Srikanth will be the star shuttlers from India who will be title contenders in the women's and men's singles events.
Jan 19, 2016, 15:56 PM ISTPBL: Delhi Acers pip Mumbai Rockets to be crowned champions at home
Delhi Acers had a thrilling win in front of fans at home against Mumbai.
Jan 17, 2016, 23:53 PM ISTMumbai Rockets beat Awadhe Warriors to enter PBL finals
The Mumbai side would now take on the Delhi Acers in the Summit Clash at the Siri Forts Sports Complex in the Capital on Sunday.
Jan 15, 2016, 23:12 PM ISTDelhi Acers drub Chennai Smashers, enter PBL final
The Acers exacted revenge for their 3-4 loss to the Chennai-based team in the league phase and won the crucial semifinal to put one hand on the PBL trophy.
Jan 14, 2016, 23:47 PM ISTChennai Smashers knockout Bengaluru Top Guns, qualify for PBL semis
In the first semifinal on Thursday, the Acers will take on the Smashers while the Warriors will face Rockets in the second last-four clash on Friday.