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It is only a beginning and team will bounce back: Saina

Badminton ace Saina Nehwal reckoned that her team Hyderabad Hotshots will bounce back.

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Though the Hyderabad Hotshots might have suffered a 2-3 loss against Delhi Smashers but their icon player and World No 4 is not too worried and said her team’s form.

"It is only a begining and the team would certainly perform better," Saina said.

'People can watch cricket matches till late night, why not badminton'

The late night matches were not a problem for this London Olympic bronze medalist. On being asked about people taking less interest in IBL as most of the matches were played in night, Saina said that it does not make much difference.

"When people can watch cricket matches till late night, why not badminton," she said.

IBL would prove to be a boon

Regarding possibility of her participating in Syed Modi Grand Prix to be organised in Lucknow, Saina said that she has not decided yet.

Saina said the IBL would prove to a boon in promoting the game in south Asia.