Indian Badminton League

Second edition of IBL to be held in January 2016; Pune could be replaced by Chennai franchise

After much dilly-dally, the second edition of the Indian Badminton League (IBL) is all set to roll out with the Badminton Association of India (BAI) promising a heavy dose of glitz and glamour in the much-awaited tournament scheduled to be held in January next year.

Sporty Solutionz ready to take Badminton Association to court over IBL termination

The promoters of the Indian Badminton League (IBL), Sporty Solutionz, are considering legal action against Badminton Association of India in the wake of reports that BAI has terminated the tournament agreement with them.

IBL to be postponed due to busy international calendar

BAI was planning to hold the second edition from September 30 to October 15.

BAI not worried about IBL dates clashing with Denmark Super Series

The Denmark Open Super Series tournament is scheduled from October 14-19.

Indian Badminton League to be held in September: BAI

BAI General Secretary, Vijay Sinha said: "The final decision will be taken within a week after a meeting with the IBL governing council."

BAI only embarrasses itself with proposed life ban for Gutta

What is most disconcerting for a genuine badminton lover is the fact that when Indian badminton is on the rise and the BAI should have utilised this period to consolidate the gains from a successful IBL, they are busy settling petty rivalries and mollycoddling egos.

Gutta gets HC relief, BAI told to let her contest tournaments

The court has allowed Gutta to play tournaments till the BAI inquiry is completed into the matter.

IBL controversy heats up, Jwala Gutta moves Delhi HC against BAI

Ace Indian shuttler Jwala Gutta today moved the Delhi High Court challenging the decision of Badminton Association of India (BAI) to recommend a life ban on her for alleged indiscipline in the IBL.

BAI recommends life ban to Jwala Gutta for IBL controversy

A controversy had erupted during the August 25 tie when Delhi smashers had threatened to pull out against Banga Beats.

BAI serves Jwala show-cause notice over conduct in IBL

S Muralidharan, chairman of BAI's disciplinary committee, had said said that Gutta had stopped some players from playing that tie.