Saina Nehwal needs time to recover

Last Updated: Saturday, September 7, 2013, 20:03

Reiterating her decision to skip the Japan Open Super Series in Tokyo later this month, World No.4 Saina Nehwal said she needs more than two weeks of rest to recover after the hectic Indian Badminton League (IBL) that concluded Aug 31.

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.

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.

Teacher’s Day: Mentors behind biggest sports personalities of India

Last Updated: Thursday, September 5, 2013, 15:05

On Teacher`s Day today as we hail teacher`s who have moulded and guided students a look at the teachers of some sports stars who have made a big name for themselves in their respective sport.

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.

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.

I am sure IBL will catch up with IPL in coming years: Saina Nehwal

Last Updated: Sunday, September 1, 2013, 11:55

Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal expects the Indian Badminton League to become as big as cricket`s IPL in the coming years.

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: Hyderabad Hotshots vs Awadhe Warriors - As it happened...

Last Updated: Sunday, September 1, 2013, 00:28

Hyderabad Hotshots take on the Awadhe Warriors in the final of the Indian Badminton League to be played at the Saradar Patel Stadium in Mumbai.

IBL 2013 final: Saina Nehwal defeats PV Sindhu, wins seventh successive match

Last Updated: Saturday, August 31, 2013, 21:59

The tournament started with the much-awaited clash between Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu and after a successful tournament, we are once again waiting for the key contest between the two players in the final of the Indian Badminton League.

IBL final 2013: Clash of titans between Saina and Sindhu

Last Updated: Saturday, August 31, 2013, 20:01

If Hyderabad franchise has the world number four Saina Nehwal as their team icon, then Lucknow too has PV Sindhu, who recently became the first Indian to win a medal at World Championships.