Pune Pistons

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: Pune Pistons beat Mumbai Masters to top points table

The two teams were locked 2-2 after four matches before Ponnappa and Fischer sealed it for Pune.

IBL 2013 as it happened: Ponnappa leads Pune to opening win

Ashwini Ponnappa and Jwala Gutta will face-off in opposite teams in the opening match of the first edition of the tournament.