Davis Cup, India vs Pakistan: Mahesh Bhupathi, players seek security assurance in Islamabad
5 years, 5 months ago

Davis Cup, India vs Pakistan: Mahesh Bhupathi, players seek security assurance in Islamabad

The Hindu  

The Indian tennis players are “excited and available” to travel to Pakistan for the upcoming Davis Cup tie but want to be assured that all the security measures are in place before they reach Islamabad. All players - except for an “injured” Sumit Nagal - are available for the tie scheduled for September 14-15 in the capital city of Pakistan. The squad, likely to be led by number one singles player Prajnesh Gunneswaran and non-playing captain Mahesh Bhupathi, will be the first from the country to travel to Pakistan in 55 years. READ | AITA: Indian Davis Cup squad for Pakistan tie to be announced on August 5 No Indian Davis Cup squad has travelled to Pakistan since March 1964 and in that tie held in Lahore, India won 4-0.

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan to fly Saim Ayub to London to get him fit in time for tournament
4 days ago

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan to fly Saim Ayub to London to get him fit in time for tournament

The Hindu  

The Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to fly injured opening batter Saim Ayub to London in hopes of getting him fit in time for next month’s Champions Trophy. Ayub fractured his right ankle during the first day of the second test against South Africa at Cape Town on Friday and has been ruled out of competitive cricket for at least …

Indian sports wrap, December 27: Sasikumar Mukund to lead India in Davis Cup play-off, Football blooms in J&K
1 week, 5 days ago

Indian sports wrap, December 27: Sasikumar Mukund to lead India in Davis Cup play-off, Football blooms in J&K

The Hindu  

TENNIS Mukund Sasikumar to lead India in Davis Cup World Group-1 play-off Mukund Sasikumar will spearhead the Indian challenge in the Davis Cup World Group-1 play-off tie against Togo at the DLTA Complex on February 1 and 2. Vaishnavi makes both finals at Palodia Vaishnavi Adkar outplayed second seed Zeel Desai 6-0, 6-2 in the semifinals of the $15,000 ITF …

‘India unlikely to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy’: MEA spokesperson Jaiswal
1 month, 1 week ago

‘India unlikely to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy’: MEA spokesperson Jaiswal

The Hindu  

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Friday announced that the Indian cricket team is unlikely to travel for the Champions Trophy scheduled in Pakistan next year. Back channel talks were on to convince Pakistan to agree to the hybrid model, in which India would play their matches in the UAE. Pakistan agreed to host last year’s Asia Cup …

India to not travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy: ICC informs PCB
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

India to not travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy: ICC informs PCB

Deccan Chronicle  

India will not travel to Pakistan for the eight-team Champions Trophy starting in February, the Pakistan Cricket Board said on Sunday.Deteriorating political relations, tense at the best of times, have meant the bitter rivals have not played a bilateral series for over a decade -- with India last touring Pakistan for the Asia Cup in 2008. "The Pakistan Cricket Board …

Champions Trophy: PCB ready to follow 'Hybrid Model', India likely to play in UAE
2 months ago

Champions Trophy: PCB ready to follow 'Hybrid Model', India likely to play in UAE

Hindustan Times  

Karachi, In an apparent climb down from its earlier stated position, Pakistan Cricket Board is willing to make "adjustments" in the schedule of the 2025 Champions Trophy which it is hosting with matches involving India taking place in the UAE, according to sources. Champions Trophy: PCB ready to follow 'Hybrid Model', India likely to play in UAE It could mean …

Champions Trophy: PCB ready to follow ''Hybrid Model'', India likely to play in UAE
2 months ago

Champions Trophy: PCB ready to follow ''Hybrid Model'', India likely to play in UAE

Hindustan Times  

Karachi, In an apparent climb down from its earlier stated position, Pakistan Cricket Board is willing to make "adjustments" in the schedule of the 2025 Champions Trophy which it is hosting with matches involving India taking place in the UAE, according to sources. Champions Trophy: PCB ready to follow ''Hybrid Model'', India likely to play in UAE It could mean …

Davis Cup: New-look India hope to beat Sweden
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Davis Cup: New-look India hope to beat Sweden

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Such is the paucity of options in Indian tennis’ singles cupboard and the inexperience in its current Davis Cup squad that N Sriram Balaji, a doubles specialist, has again been called up for singles duty in India’s World Group I tie against Sweden over the weekend. The Indian squad in Stockholm, without singles No.1 Sumit Nagal and No.3 Sasikumar …

Our target right now is to host the Champions Trophy: PCB chief on bilateral series with India
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Our target right now is to host the Champions Trophy: PCB chief on bilateral series with India

The Hindu  

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi has said that the PCB would be open to the idea of playing a bilateral series against India if they send their team to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy next year. Talking to reporters in Lahore during a function, Naqvi was asked about the recent interview of Indian captain Rohit Sharma, in which …

Junior Davis Cup selection camp at DLTA
9 months ago

Junior Davis Cup selection camp at DLTA

The Hindu  

Six boys will assemble for the Junior Davis Cup selection camp at the DLTA Complex on Monday. Aradhya Kshitij, Samarth Sahita, V Thirumurugan, Prateek Sheoran, Kanishk Kathuria and Ranvir Singh were the six best in the under-16 national ranking when chosen, but their position has changed already. Moreover, the third best under-16 player as per the ITF junior rank, Arnav …

Davis Cup | India’s tour of Pakistan, memorable in more ways than one
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Davis Cup | India’s tour of Pakistan, memorable in more ways than one

The Hindu  

India’s journey to Pakistan earlier this month for the Davis Cup World Group I playoff was memorable in more ways than one. “We are all good friends on the circuit and I have played with Aisam,” said Sriram Balaji, who played the second singles for India in Islamabad, on the sidelines of the dafaNews Bengaluru Open. The partnership immediately bore …

Davis Cup: How India prepared for tough grass court challenge in Pakistan
11 months ago

Davis Cup: How India prepared for tough grass court challenge in Pakistan

The Hindu  

From simulating conditions in Islamabad to identifying a second singles player in N Sriram Balaji two months before the Davis Cup tie, the Indian team had a meticulous plan in place to counter the grass court challenge in Pakistan. The team management did not have the services of the country’s top two singles players -- Sumit Nagal and Sasikumar Mukund …

Davis Cup: India blanks Pakistan 4-0, seals place in World Group I
11 months ago

Davis Cup: India blanks Pakistan 4-0, seals place in World Group I

The Hindu  

Indian Davis Cup team capped its historic visit to Pakistan after 60 years by sealing its place in World Group I as it blanked Pakistan 4-0 with Yuki Bhambri and Saketh Myneni recording a comfortable victory and Niki Poonacha making a winning debut, in Islamabad on February 4. Taking the court with a 2-0 lead in pocket, Bhambri and Myneni …

Davis Cup 2024: India thrash Pakistan 4-0 in play-off tie to advance to World Group I
11 months ago

Davis Cup 2024: India thrash Pakistan 4-0 in play-off tie to advance to World Group I

India TV News  

Visiting Pakistan after 60 years, India registered two more wins on Sunday to beat Pakistan 4-0 in the Davis Cup 2024 play-off tie. The experienced tennis ace Yuki Bhambri and Saketh Myneni registered a dominating 6-2, 7-6 win against Pakistan's Aqeel Khan and Muzammil Murtaza in the men's doubles match. With a 2-0 lead on the opening day, India replaced …

Davis Cup: Strong Indian team is firm favourite against Pakistan in historic clash
11 months, 1 week ago

Davis Cup: Strong Indian team is firm favourite against Pakistan in historic clash

The Hindu  

India will be without their top singles players but the visitors, who have come to Pakistan after 60 years, will still start as favourites in the historic Davis Cup World Group I play-off tie, which is being played within a restricted environment due to security concerns. The courts in Islamabad are fast with low bounce, and it made sense that …

Davis Cup: Strong Indian team is firm favourite against Pakistan in historic clash
11 months, 1 week ago

Davis Cup: Strong Indian team is firm favourite against Pakistan in historic clash

The Hindu  

India will be without their top singles players but the visitors, who have come to Pakistan after 60 years, will still start as favourites in the historic Davis Cup World Group I play-off tie, which is being played within a restrictive environment due to security concerns. The courts in Islamabad are fast with low bounce, and it made sense that …

Davis Cup | India should have its best players against Pakistan: Vijay Amritraj
11 months, 1 week ago

Davis Cup | India should have its best players against Pakistan: Vijay Amritraj

The Hindu  

Former Indian tennis legend Vijay Amritraj felt India should have had its best players in the Davis Cup tie against Pakistan starting on Saturday. India’s charge will be led by Ramkumar Ramanathan, Yuki Bhambri, N. Sriram Balaji, Niki Poonacha and Saketh Myneni, with the country’s top-ranked singles player Sumit Nagal making himself unavailable for the tie. Aisam Qureshi and Aqueel …

Davis Cup: Islamabad lacking in buzz ahead ahead of India-Pakistan contest
11 months, 1 week ago

Davis Cup: Islamabad lacking in buzz ahead ahead of India-Pakistan contest

Firstpost  

Never has the Pakistan Tennis Federation received requests for passes for a Davis Cup match from regions as far as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, but the city of Islamabad is not giving the remotest of hints of hosting a high-profile India-Pakistan contest. ITF has approved a plan, and we have to follow that.” “We would have splashed the city with …

Davis Cup: Zeeshan Ali becomes India's captain for Pakistan tie in Rohit Rajpal's absence
11 months, 1 week ago

Davis Cup: Zeeshan Ali becomes India's captain for Pakistan tie in Rohit Rajpal's absence

Firstpost  

Islamabad: Call it destiny or coincidence. Six decades later, cross-border neighbours will once again battle it out on Pakistan soil with Akhtar’s son Zeeshan Ali taking over reins as team’s captain, albeit as a stop-gap arrangement. I am happy to inform that today we have appointed Zeeshan Ali, a very senior player, as the captain of the side,” All India …

Davis Cup: Indian Coach Zeeshan Ali to Double as Non-playing Captain Against Pakistan
11 months, 1 week ago

Davis Cup: Indian Coach Zeeshan Ali to Double as Non-playing Captain Against Pakistan

News 18  

India coach Zeeshan Ali will double up as the non-playing captain of the national Davis Cup team in its historic tie against Pakistan scheduled on February 2 and 3, after Rohit Rajpal failed to travel with the side due to personal reasons. “He will be the captain for this tie and firmly believe that India would put up a strong …

Zeeshan Ali to be non-playing captain in India’s Davis Cup tie against Pakistan says AITA
11 months, 1 week ago

Zeeshan Ali to be non-playing captain in India’s Davis Cup tie against Pakistan says AITA

The Hindu  

In 1964, Akhtar Ali was a key member of the Indian Davis Cup team that travelled to Pakistan. Six decades later, cross-border neighbours will once again battle it out on Pakistan soil with Akhtar’s son Zeeshan Ali taking over reins as team’s captain, albeit as a stop-gap arrangement. I am happy to inform that today we have appointed Zeeshan Ali, …

It's a historical tie, we will benefit from India team's visit: Pakistan tennis fraternity
11 months, 1 week ago

It's a historical tie, we will benefit from India team's visit: Pakistan tennis fraternity

The Hindu  

Pakistan has paid a huge price in the absence of international sporting events in the last decade, and the tennis fraternity is hoping that the arrival of Indian Davis Cup team for the "historic tie" will inject fresh enthusiasm and provide a big boost to the game in the country. "I would be happy if this Davs Cup tie pushes …

Four to five layers of security for the Indian Davis Cup team in Pakistan
11 months, 1 week ago

Four to five layers of security for the Indian Davis Cup team in Pakistan

India TV News  

The Indian tennis team in Pakistan will be having four to five layers of security as it is set to feature in the Davis Cup World Group-1 play-off tie in Islamabad. An Indian tennis team is on the shores of Pakistan for the first time in 60 years. There are four to five layers of security around the Indian team. …

Davis Cup: Indian team accorded 'Head of State' security in Islamabad
11 months, 1 week ago

Davis Cup: Indian team accorded 'Head of State' security in Islamabad

Firstpost  

A bomb disposal squad will sanitise the Islamabad Sports Complex every morning, and two escort vehicles will shadow the Indian Davis Cup team during its travel as part of multi-layer security arrangement, which is usually accorded to the Head of State, to ensure the visiting tennis players’ safety and security. The national Indian tennis team has travelled to Pakistan for …

‘Head of State’ security for Indian Davis Cup team in Islamabad
11 months, 1 week ago

‘Head of State’ security for Indian Davis Cup team in Islamabad

The Hindu  

A bomb disposal squad will sanitise the Islamabad Sports Complex every morning, and two escort vehicles will shadow the Indian Davis Cup team during its travel as part of multi-layer security arrangement, which is usually accorded to the Head of State, to ensure the visiting tennis players’ safety and security. The national Indian tennis team has travelled to Pakistan for …

Indian team sets off for the Davis Cup tie against Pakistan
11 months, 1 week ago

Indian team sets off for the Davis Cup tie against Pakistan

The Hindu  

The Indian team spearheaded by Ramkumar Ramanathan exuded confidence on the eve of its departure for the Davis Cup World Group-1 play-off tie to be staged on the grass courts of Islamabad on February 3 and 4. On the nicely groomed grass courts of the Delhi Gymkhana Club, the entire Indian team had a week-long training stint, supervised by coach …

Davis Cup: AITA hopeful of getting clearance from Sports Ministry to travel to Pakistan for tie
1 year ago

Davis Cup: AITA hopeful of getting clearance from Sports Ministry to travel to Pakistan for tie

Firstpost  

The All India Tennis Association had recently written to the Sports Ministry, seeking advise if they can send the national team to Pakistan for the World Group I Play-off tie on 3-4 February. New Delhi/Karachi: The Indian team is likely to get clearance to travel to Pakistan for the upcoming Davis Cup tie against the neighbouring nation, the national federation …

'Likely That we Will get Clearance Soon': AITA Secretary on Davis Cup Tie in Islamabad
1 year ago

'Likely That we Will get Clearance Soon': AITA Secretary on Davis Cup Tie in Islamabad

News 18  

The Indian team is likely to get clearance to travel to Pakistan for the upcoming Davis Cup tie against the neighbouring nation, the national federation said on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Pakistan Tennis Federation on Saturday said it is still waiting for a final confirmation of players and officials from India to participate in the Davis Cup tie in Islamabad. On …

'Waiting for Final Confirmation': PTF Chief on India's Davis Cup Participation in Pakistan
1 year ago

'Waiting for Final Confirmation': PTF Chief on India's Davis Cup Participation in Pakistan

News 18  

The Pakistan Tennis Federation on Saturday said it is still waiting for a final confirmation of players and officials from the All-India Tennis Association to participate in the Davis Cup tie in Islamabad. Saifullah said the list of officials and players sent by the AITA included Anil Jain, the association’s president, and Anil Dhupar, its secretary. Saifullah said there was …

Davis Cup: Pakistan Tennis Federation waiting for final confirmation from India on player arrival
1 year ago

Davis Cup: Pakistan Tennis Federation waiting for final confirmation from India on player arrival

Firstpost  

India-Pakistan play-off tie is scheduled to be played at the Islamabad Sports Complex on February 3 and 4. The Pakistan Tennis Federation on Saturday said it is still waiting for a final confirmation of players and officials from the All-India Tennis Association to participate in the Davis Cup tie in Islamabad. Saifullah said the list of officials and players sent …

India Set To Possibly Miss Davis Cup Match Hosted by Rival Pakistan
1 year ago

India Set To Possibly Miss Davis Cup Match Hosted by Rival Pakistan

News 18  

India may be forced to forfeit a Davis Cup play-off hosted by rival Pakistan, with the local tennis association saying Thursday that the team was waiting on government approval to travel. The All India Tennis Association unveils the dream team set to shine in the Davis Cup World Group 1 Playoff against Pakistan!Meet our formidable players and join the chorus …

AITA loses appeal, India Davis Cup team will have to travel to Pakistan
1 year ago

AITA loses appeal, India Davis Cup team will have to travel to Pakistan

Firstpost  

If the Indian team fails to travel to Pakistan, the tie will be awarded to the host country and the Indian team will be relegated to World Group II. The ITF tribunal has rejected AITA’s contention that its Davis Cup team could face security concerns during the World Group I Play-off tie in Islamabad, paving the way for an Indian …

ITF Tribunal Holds Ruling Against AITA Pertaining to Indian Davis Cup Team's Travel to Pakistan
1 year ago

ITF Tribunal Holds Ruling Against AITA Pertaining to Indian Davis Cup Team's Travel to Pakistan

News 18  

The ITF tribunal has rejected AITA’s contention that its Davis Cup team could face security concerns during the World Group I Play-off tie in Islamabad, paving the way for an Indian tennis team’s visit to Pakistan for the first time in 60 years. The last time an Indian Davis Cup team travelled to Pakistan was way back in 1964 when …

India Announce Six-member Squad for Davis Cup Tie Against Hosts Pakistan
1 year ago

India Announce Six-member Squad for Davis Cup Tie Against Hosts Pakistan

News 18  

Ramkumar Ramanathan was on Sunday named in a five-member squad for the grass court challenge against Pakistan — a clear sign that an Indian Davis Cup side is preparing to play on Pakistan soil for the first time in 60 years even as AITA awaits ITF tribunal’s decision on its appeal against travel to neighbouring nation on security concerns. Ramkumar, …

Ramkumar Ramanathan to lead India's Davis Cup squad in Pakistan; Sumit Nagal, Sasikumar Mukund not included
1 year ago

Ramkumar Ramanathan to lead India's Davis Cup squad in Pakistan; Sumit Nagal, Sasikumar Mukund not included

Firstpost  

Ramkumar Ramanathan will lead India’s singles campaign in the Davis Cup clash against Pakistan in February. Sumit Nagal and Sasikumar Mukund had asked to not be included in the travelling party and have thus not made the six member squad. Nagal, India’s highest ranked singles player at No 138, and Mukund, ranked 511, had expressed unwillingness to play in Pakistan …

Sumit Nagal, Sasi Mukund refuse to travel to Pakistan for Davis Cup
1 year, 1 month ago

Sumit Nagal, Sasi Mukund refuse to travel to Pakistan for Davis Cup

The Hindu  

India's top two singles players Sumit Nagal and Sasi Kumar Mukund have conveyed to the national tennis federation that they won't travel to Pakistan for the next Davis Cup tie and the baffled AITA has decided to discuss the players' refusal at its next Executive Committee meeting. Rohan Bopanna has already retired and India, without its top singles player Nagal …

AITA unhappy with players as top-ranked Sumit Nagal refuses to travel to Pakistan for Davis Cup tie
1 year, 1 month ago

AITA unhappy with players as top-ranked Sumit Nagal refuses to travel to Pakistan for Davis Cup tie

India TV News  

All India Tennis Association hits back at top players' decision to skip the upcoming Davis Cup tie against Pakistan on Friday, November 24. India's top-ranked tennis players Sumit Nagal and Sasi Kumar Mukund have reportedly refused to travel to Pakistan due to different reasons and the association is not happy with their decision. Nagal is ranked 141 in the ATP …

India to face Pakistan in away tie in Davis Cup 2024 World Group I Play-Off
1 year, 3 months ago

India to face Pakistan in away tie in Davis Cup 2024 World Group I Play-Off

The Hindu  

India is set to face Pakistan in an away tie in the Davis Cup 2024 World Group I Play-Offs, as per the draw ceremony held by the International Tennis Federation in London on Wednesday. Recently, India defeated Morocco 4-1 in Rohan Bopanna’s final Davis Cup tie while Pakistan clean swept Indonesia 5-0 in its World Group II tie to qualify …

Davis Cup: Post retirement, Rohan Bopanna ready to sit on captain’s chair
1 year, 3 months ago

Davis Cup: Post retirement, Rohan Bopanna ready to sit on captain’s chair

The Hindu  

The final moments of Rohan Bopanna’s farewell Davis Cup tie summed up the Indian’s commitment to the men’s tennis team competition for the last 21 years. India’s Rohan Bopanna assisting his teammate Digvijay Pratap Singh during reverse singles match against Walid Ahouda of Morocco in the Davis cup. In 2002, 17 years before the introduction of the new Davis Cup …

Davis Cup: All You Need to Know About India v Morocco as Rohan Bopanna Gears up for Farewell
1 year, 3 months ago

Davis Cup: All You Need to Know About India v Morocco as Rohan Bopanna Gears up for Farewell

News 18  

Rohan Bopanna will be stepping on the court one last time in the Davis Cup as the World Group II tie between India and Morocco kickstarts today at the Vijayant Khand Mini Stadium in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow. India’s star tennis player Bopanna recently made history by becoming the oldest player to compete in the Grand Slam final when he appeared …

Davis Cup: India announces five-member team for Morocco clash
1 year, 3 months ago

Davis Cup: India announces five-member team for Morocco clash

The Hindu  

India captain Rohit Rajpal, on Thursday, announced the Davis Cup squad that will take on Morocco in the World Group II tie to be held at the Vijayant Khand Mini Stadium in Lucknow on Saturday and Sunday. Rohan Bopanna, Sumit Nagal, Yuki Bhambri, Sasikumar Mukund and Digvijay Pratap Singh make up the five-member side that will take part in the …

Jordan Murray hopes for fresh start under Chennaiyin FC after reunion with Owen Coyle
1 year, 4 months ago

Jordan Murray hopes for fresh start under Chennaiyin FC after reunion with Owen Coyle

The Hindu  

An era ended for Chennaiyin FC with the departure of club captain Anirudh Thapa to Mohun Bagan Super Giant, but it ushered in a new one with the re-appointment of Owen Coyle - the man who led the club to the second Indian Super League final in the 2019-20 season. With a goal and an assist in the Durand Cup …

PCB Invites BCCI Secretary Jay Shah To Asia Cup 2023 Opener In Multan: Report
1 year, 4 months ago

PCB Invites BCCI Secretary Jay Shah To Asia Cup 2023 Opener In Multan: Report

ABP News  

Lahore: The Pakistan Cricket Board has extended an invitation to Jay Shah, Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India and Asian Cricket Council President, to attend the opening match of the Asia Cup between Pakistan and Nepal on August 30 in Multan. Previously, there were reports in the Pakistani media that Jay Shah had accepted the PCB's …

Digvijay Pratap Singh named in India's squad for Davis Cup tie against Morocco
1 year, 5 months ago

Digvijay Pratap Singh named in India's squad for Davis Cup tie against Morocco

Hindustan Times  

Digvijay Pratap Singh was the only new addition as the All-India Tennis Association on Monday announced a six-member team for the upcoming Davis Cup World Group II tie against Morocco to be played in Lucknow. Digvijay Pratap Singh was the only new addition Sumit Nagal, Sasikumar Mukund, Yuki Bhambari, Ramkumar Ramanathan and Rohan Bopanna were also picked for the tie …

Pakistan certain about Asian Champions Trophy participation
1 year, 5 months ago

Pakistan certain about Asian Champions Trophy participation

The Hindu  

Pakistan’s participation in the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy is certain, with the sports minister indicating there would be no government hurdles to the team’s presence at the tournament. Unveiling the tournament trophy at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here on Thursday, Union sports minister Anurag Thakur said, “In all multinational competitions, irrespective of the sport, we believe it is …

Pakistan minister drops bombshell over country's participation in World Cup: ‘If India demands to play Asia Cup…’
1 year, 6 months ago

Pakistan minister drops bombshell over country's participation in World Cup: ‘If India demands to play Asia Cup…’

Hindustan Times  

The political tensions between India and Pakistan have cast dark shadows over the marquee clash between the arch rivals in the ODI World Cup, which is scheduled to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 15. India and Pakistan are scheduled to play on October 15 in Ahmedabad Mazari said that Pakistan would place similar demands …

Rohit Rajpal retained as Indian Davis Cup team captain
1 year, 7 months ago

Rohit Rajpal retained as Indian Davis Cup team captain

The Hindu  

The All India Tennis Association has retained Rohit Rajpal as the captain of the Indian Davis Cup team till 2024. “We are delighted to extend Rohit Rajpal’s tenure as the captain of our Davis Cup team. India is scheduled to play Morocco in the Davis Cup World Group-2 tie at home in September. The team lost the away tie to …

Davis Cup: An urgent wake up call for Indian tennis
1 year, 11 months ago

Davis Cup: An urgent wake up call for Indian tennis

Live Mint  

That was the last time India played in the final of the Davis Cup, the premier men’s team competition in tennis. So, for the first time since Davis Cup became a tiered competition, with promotion and relegation in 1981, India finds itself in Group II. “Hundred percent it is a wake-up call,” said Nandal Bal, former Davis Cup coach and …

India travelling to Pakistan not BCCI's call, government clearance needed: Roger Binny
2 years, 2 months ago

India travelling to Pakistan not BCCI's call, government clearance needed: Roger Binny

Firstpost  

Newly-appointed president Binny added that the BCCI has not approached the government yet, but eventually the Centre will decide on the matter. Bengaluru: The BCCI can’t take a call on its own on whether the Indian team will travel to Pakistan for the 2023 Asia Cup or not as it relies on the government to make such decisions, new Board …

SRFI India Tour 2022: India's Abhay Singh, Egypt's Kenzy Ayman Emerge Winners of Chennai Leg
2 years, 3 months ago

SRFI India Tour 2022: India's Abhay Singh, Egypt's Kenzy Ayman Emerge Winners of Chennai Leg

News 18  

Abhay Singh from India triumphs in the men’s singles category while Kenzy Ayman from Egypt emerged victorious in the women’s singles category as the first leg of the HCL-SRFI Indian Tour for 2022 concluded at the Indian Squash Academy, Chennai. “The HCL SRFI Indian Tour is an important platform that has honed India’s squash since its launch in 2019 and …

Asia Cup: No variation in Pakistan's bowling line-up in Shaheen Afridi's absence, says Wasim Akram
2 years, 4 months ago

Asia Cup: No variation in Pakistan's bowling line-up in Shaheen Afridi's absence, says Wasim Akram

India Today  

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram said on Tuesday, August 23 that Shaheen Afridi's absence is a big setback for Babar Azam-led Pakistan team at the Asia Cup, starting August 27 in the UAE. Speaking to Star Sports in the lead-up to Asia Cup, Wasim Akram said Shaheen's absence will deprive Pakistan of variety in their bowling attack due to the …

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