Saina Nehwal has been sold for second best price in Indian Badminton League auction held today. Saina was sold for USD 1,20,000. The top price went for Malaysian player Lee Chong Wei, world’s no. 1 ranked player. Saina Nehwal has been roped in by Hyderabad Hotshots. PVP ventures owned Hyderabad Hotshots team has been focused on roping in Saina Nehawal into the team, right from the beginning.

Hyderabad has been the base for Saina Nehwal and Saina has become the brand ambassador for Hyderabad. With Saina being roped in by Hyderabad Hotshots, the move not just gave much needed buzz for the Hyderabad team but for the whole IBL. Coming to Lee Cong Wei, he was sold for the top price at USD 1,35,000. Mumbai team owned by consortium formed by cricketer Sunil Gavaskar, movie star Nagarjuna and Chamundi bought the world no 1 ranker.