PBL

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 IST

Saina 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 IST

PBL: 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 IST

HS 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 IST

HS 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 IST

Victor 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 IST

Parupalli 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 IST

PBL 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 IST

PBL: 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 IST

Want 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 IST

PBL: 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 IST

PBL: 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 IST

PBL: 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 IST

It'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 IST

Badminton 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 IST

PBL 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 IST

PBL: 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 IST

Mumbai 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 IST

Delhi 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 IST