Kidambi Srikanth joins Saina Nehwal in pulling out of PBL Season 5
Srikanth's withdrawal comes a day after Saina withdrew from the tournament to focus on getting some valuable recovery time.
Srikanth's withdrawal comes a day after Saina withdrew from the tournament to focus on getting some valuable recovery time.
World number 9 Saina, who also withdrew from this week’s Korean Open, said she was struggling with her pancreatitis and injuries.
While the Kidambi Srikanth-led Bengaluru Raptors had lifted the trophy in the last edition, Hyderabad Hunters, Chennai Smashers, Delhi Dashers, and Hyderabad Hotshots are the other past winners.
Marin showed the trademark big match temperament to see off a spirited fight from Zhang, who closed in at 14-13.
The Premier Badminton League (PBL), starting here on Saturday, is being held at the end of the year after a hectic season and at times it does affect the players' bodies, feels star Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal.
Carolina Marin crushed Saina Nehwal 15-5, 15-7 in Hyderabad's 'Trump Match' to make it an unassailable six-point lead.
Delhi Dashers blanked Hyderabad Hunters 5-0 in a Premier Badminton League (PBL) contest at the Siri Fort Sports Complex here…
Awadhe Warriors defeated North Eastern Warriors 4-3 in a Premier Badminton League (PBL) contest at the Siri Fort Sports Complex…
Sindhu-led Chennai Smashers, who are the defending champions, will meet Saina's Awadhe Warriors, the most consistent team of the league.
Kashyap recovered from a torn calf muscle, only to suffer a knee injury at the German Open.
