Saina Nehwal withdraws from Premier Badminton League 2020

Saina revealed that she has not been well throughout the year after suffering from pancreatitis and other injuries and would thus like to take some time off from the game.

New Delhi: Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal on Sunday withdrew from the upcoming edition of Premier Badminton League (PBL).

Saina Nehwal (File Image)

Saina revealed that she has not been well throughout the year after suffering from pancreatitis and other injuries and would thus like to take some time off from the game.

"Hey everyone, I won't be part of the PBL Season 5 . I haven't been well most part of the year due to pancreatitis and injuries and I would like to take time during the PBL to prepare better . I want to say sorry to all my fans and I hope to be part of the next season of PBL," Nehwal tweeted.

The 29-year-old was last seen in action in the Hong Kong Open where she had to face a first-round exit from the tournament after losing to China's Cai Yan Yan 13-21, 20-22.

World number nine Nehwal has had a troubled run in this year as she has now faced exits from a tournament in the first round five times.

Earlier this year, Cai Yan Yan had knocked out Nehwal in the first round of the China Open.