Hyderabad Hotshots

IBL final: Jayaram, Saina lift Hotshots to inaugural title

IBL 2013 final live: Now it's party time, says Saina

The teams’ league encounter was a closely fought one. Despite Saina beating Sindhu, Awadhe won that match 3-2 and have a good chance of lifting the trophy, especially given the form of their men’s doubles and mixed doubles teams.

IBL 2013 Final: It's the Saina vs Sindhu showdown

The crowd would be eagerly looking forward to the second match in the finale between Saina and her challenger PV Sindhu, the icon for her team.

All you need to know about IBL sensation Ajay Jayaram

Here are some interesting facts about the 25-year-old who has beaten most of his higher-ranked opponents in the IBL.

IBL 2013: Many points went against me, says Saina Nehwal

The Hyderabadi said she lost her composure after many decisions did not go in her favour..

IBL 2013: Saina shows Mumbai she has a fiery side too

Saina has rarely, if ever, said anything even remotely controversial. Yet here she was taking on a badminton legend who played on her team.

IBL 2013: Saina Nehwal shines as Hyderabad crush Pune 4-1

Jayaram gave the perfect start to the Hotshots, but it was Saina Nehwal who gave them the momentum to go on and win the tie.

Amid complaints, Mumbai says IBL is 'paisa vasool'

The stadium was not bereft of people, but the empty seats stood out like sore thumbs. More so after Saina Nehwal's match -- which shows that Indian fans care mostly about Indian players, much as they do in cricket.

IBL preview: Led by Saina, Hyderabad take on high-flying Pune

Julinane Schenk, the German powerhouse who, at number four, is one rung below Saina in the world badminton women's singles rankings, looms as a major threat to the Hotshots.

IBL 2013: I became negative and defensive against Saina, says PV Sindhu

Sindhu, who today became world no. 10, said her aim was to break into top-10 by the end of this year but now that she has achieved it she would have to rethink about her next goal.