A masterful display by the master of the game.
Mumbai Masters' Icon player Datuk Lee Chong Wei smashed the competition in the Malaysian's debut at the Indian Badminton League (IBL), fuelling a win for his team to bag four out of five games against Krrish Delhi Smashers.
His presence helped to push his teams standing to the top spot of the six-team league game with a total of 11 points, followed by Hyderabad Hotshots, also with 11 points.
Third position is held by Pune Pistons, with nine points.
Chong Wei delivered the maiden match point for his team, via the Mens Singles against Krrish Delhi Smashers player, Malaysias Daren Liew, 21-12, 21-16 and second point, via the Mens Doubles.
Good match. Its great. Im very happy, this victory is very important for me and its good to win points for the team against such a difficult team, he said after his maiden game at the league.
Rashid Sidek is the coach for Delhi.
His doubles pair with Denmarks Tine Baun beat Delhis V.Diju/Prajakta Sawant 21-18, 15-21 and 11-5.
Chong Wei skipped the first two ties against Banga Beats that was held in New Delhi, and against Pune Pistons in Lucknow. The game against Delhi team was held at the Mumbai Sports Complex.
One of India's leading film stars, Akkineni Nagarjuna, and former manager of the Indian cricket team, Vankina Chamundeswaranath, own Mumbai Masters.
Chong Wei was bought for a whopping US$135,000 (RM444.479). Its coach is Tey Seu Bock.
Mumbai Masters' Icon player Datuk Lee Chong Wei smashed the competition in the Malaysian's debut at the Indian Badminton League (IBL), fuelling a win for his team to bag four out of five games against Krrish Delhi Smashers.
His presence helped to push his teams standing to the top spot of the six-team league game with a total of 11 points, followed by Hyderabad Hotshots, also with 11 points.
Third position is held by Pune Pistons, with nine points.
Chong Wei delivered the maiden match point for his team, via the Mens Singles against Krrish Delhi Smashers player, Malaysias Daren Liew, 21-12, 21-16 and second point, via the Mens Doubles.
Good match. Its great. Im very happy, this victory is very important for me and its good to win points for the team against such a difficult team, he said after his maiden game at the league.
Rashid Sidek is the coach for Delhi.
His doubles pair with Denmarks Tine Baun beat Delhis V.Diju/Prajakta Sawant 21-18, 15-21 and 11-5.
Chong Wei skipped the first two ties against Banga Beats that was held in New Delhi, and against Pune Pistons in Lucknow. The game against Delhi team was held at the Mumbai Sports Complex.
One of India's leading film stars, Akkineni Nagarjuna, and former manager of the Indian cricket team, Vankina Chamundeswaranath, own Mumbai Masters.
Chong Wei was bought for a whopping US$135,000 (RM444.479). Its coach is Tey Seu Bock.
