The Indian Badminton League (IBL) drew an enthusiastic response from fans as six city teams battled for 18 days under innovative rules.The league, trumpeted as badminton’s richest event, ensured a big pay-packet for players, besides raising the sport’s profile in an otherwise cricket-mad country.
National badminton coach Pullela Gopichand is delighted with the success of the maiden edition of Indian Badminton League. The coach termed the Saina–Sindhu tie as the clash of brain, power and style.