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Looking forward to play alongside Saina Nehwal : G. Vrushali By : INVC Team Published On : 31 Dec, 2015 05:00 PM IST INVC NEWS New Delhi, Come 2nd January 2016, the Premier Badminton League will witness the editions ﬁrst clash between Awadhe Warriors and Mumbai Rockets. Playing in the same team as Saina Nehwal, G Vrushali feels lucky to be in the same team and looks at picking up useful tips from the World No. 2. Commenting on playing in the same team as Saina, G Vrushali said, “I think it will be dream come true for any player to represent the same team as Saina Nehwal. It will be a huge platform for me as I will even take this as an opportunity to pick up useful learning from her. I am excited and looking forward to play for Awadhe Warriors. Apart from Saina, there are other international players which make our team look very strong and I hope we win the title. What also excites me is the rules, which I think will be a huge game changer in the League.” The Premier Badminton League will start from 2nd January 2016 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. Premier Badminton League will be telecasted LIVE on Star Sports. URL : https://www.internationalnewsandviews.com/looking-forward-to-play-alongside-saina-nehwal-g-vrushali/ 12th year of news and views excellency Committed to truth and impartiality Copyright © 2009 - 2019 International News and Views Corporation. All rights reserved. www.internationalnewsandviews.com www.internationalnewsandviews.com.

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