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2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which team won the 2017 Premier Badminton League (PBL) title
A
Mumbai Rockets
B
Chennai Smashers
C
Awadhe Warriors
D
Hyderabad Hunters
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Chennai Smashers won the tournament after beating Mumbai Rockets 4-3.

Detailed explanation-2: -Fifth Season (Season 5) Total prize money of ₹6 crore (US$750, 000) was announced by Sportzlive for the tournament. Bengaluru Raptors beat Northeastern Warriors 4-2 in the finals to win their second title. It was also their second consecutive title in PBL.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Premier Badminton League (PBL) is one of the top badminton leagues in the world. Its playing field features the top Indian and international badminton talent in the world, including Olympic and World Championship Medal Winners.

Detailed explanation-4: -Organisers confirm to The Quint that each retained player will only get a 25 per cent bump in their salary from last year. Meaning, PV Sindhu, who was sold for just Rs 39 lakh last season, will now be making 48, 75, 000 this year. Saina Nehwal will get Rs 8, 25, 000 more than last season and now makes Rs 41, 25, 000.

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