IBL will benefit young Indian shuttlers: Sanjay Sharma

Last Updated: Monday, September 9, 2013, 17:17

Terming last month`s Indian Badminton League as a game-changer, former doubles specialist Sanjay Sharma said it would benefit the young generation of Indian shuttlers a lot.

PV Sindhu needs improvement to go further, feels Natekar

Last Updated: Sunday, September 8, 2013, 21:54

Former badminton great Nandu Natekar feels rising Indian shuttler P V Sindhu is vulnerable in few areas and needs to improve her game if she wants to do better on the international circuit.

We`ve to manage time to avoid burnout during IBL: Saina Nehwal

Last Updated: Sunday, September 8, 2013, 00:38

Considering the grand success of the inaugural IBL that has put a halo around Indian badminton, ace shuttler Saina Nehwal says the franchise-based meet should be held in such a way from next year onward that players don`t miss out on any other major tournament due to burnout.

Saina will play in Denmark Open, says Gopichand

Last Updated: Friday, September 6, 2013, 20:52

Star shuttler Saina Nehwal, who has decided to skip the Japan Open Super Series tournament this month, will play in the Denmark Open in October, Chief National Coach Pullela Gopichand said here on Friday.

Jwala`s IBL conduct to be investigated

Last Updated: Thursday, September 5, 2013, 20:21

The Badminton Association of India`s disciplinary committee will investigate doubles shuttler Jwala Gutta`s conduct during the Indian Badminton League (IBL) when her side, the Krrish Delhi Smashers, threatened to abandon a tie in Bangalore Aug 25.

Saina to skip Japan Open, Sindu and Kashyap to represent India

Last Updated: Thursday, September 5, 2013, 20:10

After guiding her side Hyderabad Hotshots to inaugural Indian Badminton League title, a tired Saina Nehwal has decided to skip Japan Open Super Series tournament as she wants to take proper rest before the European circuit challenge.

After IBL, Saina is focusing on Super Series, CWG and Asiad

Last Updated: Thursday, September 5, 2013, 16:21

After a splendid run in the Indian Badminton League (IBL), star shuttler Saina Nehwal is now hoping to do well in the upcoming Super Series events and next year`s Commonwealth Games and Asian Games.

BAI prez wants women`s doubles, review system in IBL 2

Last Updated: Sunday, September 1, 2013, 23:15

After the grand success of inaugural Indian Badminton League (IBL), BAI president Dr Akhilesh Das Gupta on Sunday said that there is a possibility of making a few changes in the next edition such as including women`s doubles and having a review system in place and advancing the timings of matches.

Indian Badminton League: First edition a smash hit

Last Updated: Sunday, September 1, 2013, 16:33

Finally, the well deserving team of Hyderabad Hotshots won the inaugural edition of Indian Badminton League by defeating the Lucknow franchise Awadhe Warriors in the finals on Saturday in Mumbai.

IBL hailed as game changer

Last Updated: Sunday, September 1, 2013, 14:30

India`s million-dollar foray into franchised team badminton was hailed as a "game changer" on Sunday even though the event was shunned by the sport`s powerhouse China.

IBL: Saina-led Hyderabad Hotshots defeat Awadhe Warriors 3-1 to win title

Last Updated: Sunday, September 1, 2013, 09:12

Saina Nehwal once again inspired players of her team as Hyderabad Hotshots defeated Awadhe Warriors 3-1 in the final of the Indian Badminton League at the Sardar Patel Stadium in Mumbai.

IBL Final: K Srikanth defeats S Tanongsak, Awadhe Warriors lead 1-0

Last Updated: Sunday, September 1, 2013, 01:00

As Hyderabad Hotshots takes on Awadhe Warriors in the Indian Badminton League final on Saturday, a lot will depend on the first match where K Srikanth takes on S Tanongsak.