Saina Nehwal feels ‘Trump Match’ will be crucial in Premier Badminton League

World No. 2 Saina Nehwal feels the new rule of ‘Trump Match’ will

prove to be the turning point during the Premier Badminton

League and the key will be to use it effectively.

World No. 2 Saina Nehwal feels the new rule of ‘Trump Match’ will

prove to be the turning point during the Premier Badminton

League and the key will be to use it effectively.

With her team boasting names like Christinna Pedersen of

Denmark, B Sai Praneeth, Cai Yun of China, Hendra Gunawan of

Indonesia and Bodin Issara of Thailand to name a few, Saina is

confident of her team giving a strong fight.

“It’s a great moment for all of us as Premier Badminton League is

all set to commence with the best players of the world and we will

see tough competition between us,” said Saina.

“What is exciting me the most is the new rule of ‘Trump Match’. I

think that will be the turning point for any team during any day. So

using it effectively will be the key for each team,” she added.

The Premier Badminton League will start from 2nd January where

six franchisees – Delhi Acers, Hyderabad Hunters, Bengaluru Top

Guns, Chennai Smashers, Mumbai Rockets and Awadhe Warriors –

will compete for the top honour.

The opening day of the League will witness Awadhe Warriors

taking on Mumbai Rockets in Mumbai.