New Delhi: Come 2nd January 2016, the Premier Badminton League is all set to commence with a huge bang as Mumbai Rockets will take on Awadhe Warriors on the former’s home court. With Hyderabad Hunters gearing up to take on Bengaluru Top Guns, it is Parupalli Kashyap of Hyderabad is awaiting his first clash against Bengaluru as he is expecting a clash against K Srikanth and hoping to give a sin to his team.

Speaking on his first match, P Kashyap said, “I am awaiting my first match and hoping that it will be a clash against Srikanth. If we play against each other it will be an exciting game, giving the in stadia crowd as well as the viewers an exhilarating game of badminton. Also With Lee Chong Wei in our team, we look a formidable line-up and we are all set to give a tough time to the opponents.”

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.