Leander Paes named in India Davis Cup squad for Croatia tie
4 years, 11 months ago

Leander Paes named in India Davis Cup squad for Croatia tie

The Hindu  

The All India Tennis Association has announced a six-member team for the Davis Cup World Group qualifier tie against Croatia to be played on indoor hard court in Zagreb on March 6 and 7. "Once the Davis Cup tie was shifted out of Pakistan and played in Kazakhstan, it was decided that Rohit would be the captain of the team for the year 2020", clarified the chief executive officer of AITA, Akhouri Bishwadeep. But, it was brought to the attention of the committee that Anand could be busy with the Fed Cup team, if it was held the same week", said Bishwadeep. "We could have announced the team later, but some of the players whose availability we had sought, wanted clarity as they needed a three-week period to enter tournaments, if they were not selected for Davis Cup duty.

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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 …

Leander Paes Becomes First Asian Man to Be Nominated as a Player to International Tennis Hall of Fame
1 year, 3 months ago

Leander Paes Becomes First Asian Man to Be Nominated as a Player to International Tennis Hall of Fame

News 18  

Multiple Grand Slam winner Leander Paes on Tuesday emerged as the first Asian man to be nominated for the International Tennis Hall of Fame in the player category. Li Na, the Chinese player who won the women’s singles title at Australian Open and French Open, became the first Asian player to get nominated to the ITHF in 2019. “It means …

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: 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 …

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 …

Digvijay Pratap Singh in India Squad for Davis Cup Tie Against Morocco
1 year, 5 months ago

Digvijay Pratap Singh in India Squad for Davis Cup Tie Against Morocco

News 18  

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. Sumit Nagal, Sasikumar Mukund, Yuki Bhambari, Ramkumar Ramanathan and Rohan Bopanna were also picked for the tie to be played on September 16 and 17. …

Leander Paes turns 50: History-maker at Olympics, Davis Cup legend and more
1 year, 6 months ago

Leander Paes turns 50: History-maker at Olympics, Davis Cup legend and more

The Hindu  

Leander Paes loves milestones. In a chat with Sportstar, his former Davis Cup captain Ramesh Krishnan, former Davis Cup teammates Somdev Devvarman and Vishnu Vardhan, and India’s top-ranked singles player Ankita Raina reflect on the career of Paes. I was one of the top ranked players at the point and Leander and I’ve been in touch since 2008-09, the first …

Leander Paes turns 50: My motivation was to prove that Indians are world-beaters
1 year, 6 months ago

Leander Paes turns 50: My motivation was to prove that Indians are world-beaters

The Hindu  

In his tennis career spanning over three decades, Leander Paes has inspired many a generation. Sergi Bruguera of Spain won silver, Andre Agassi of the USA won gold and Leander Paes of India won bronze in the men’s singles tennis event at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta. Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi of India hold aloft their trophies …

Davis Cup: India Opt for Smart Selection to Negate Holger Rune's Presence vs Denmark Play-off Tie
1 year, 11 months ago

Davis Cup: India Opt for Smart Selection to Negate Holger Rune's Presence vs Denmark Play-off Tie

News 18  

It will be a Herculean task for the Indian Davis Cup team to save its place in World Group I when it clashes with the Holger Rune-led Denmark in the Davis Cup Play-off tie, starting Friday. However, India have come out with a nice strategy to counter Rune’s presence and are targetting lower-ranked players in the Denmark camp — August …

Davis Cup: Bopanna-Sharan cement India's place in World Group I
2 years, 10 months ago

Davis Cup: Bopanna-Sharan cement India's place in World Group I

The Hindu  

Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan survived three match points to beat Frederik Nielsen and Mikael Torpegaard 6-7, 6-4, 7-6 in the doubles rubber that sealed the Davis Cup World group play-off tie for India against Denmark, in front of a capacity crowd at the Delhi Gymkhana Club on Saturday. The confidence of leading 2-0 overnight with the wins of Ramkumar …

Davis Cup 2021: Croatia beat Serbia in doubles to reach final
3 years, 1 month ago

Davis Cup 2021: Croatia beat Serbia in doubles to reach final

India TV News  

Croatia beat Serbia in doubles to advance to the Davis Cup final after Novak Djokovic couldn't follow up his single's win in the decider. Nikola Mektic and Mate Pavic, the top-ranked doubles pair, beat Djokovic and partner Filip Krajinovic 7-5, 6-1 on the Madrid Arena's indoor hard court on Friday. In a meeting pitting the world's No.1-ranked singles player against …

Davis Cup: India expects an even fight against Finland
3 years, 3 months ago

Davis Cup: India expects an even fight against Finland

The Hindu  

The hopes of Finland are placed squarely on the shoulders of the 74th ranked Emil Ruusuvuori, for the Davis Cup World Group first-round tie against India, to be played on indoor hard courts at the Espoo Metro Areena, on September 17 and 18. Even though India would be missing Sumit Nagal, busy playing a Challenger this week in Poland, coach …

Bopanna retains place in Indian team for Davis Cup tie against Finland in September
3 years, 5 months ago

Bopanna retains place in Indian team for Davis Cup tie against Finland in September

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Doubles exponent Rohan Bopanna on Friday retained his place in the Indian Davis Cup team despite his recent run-in with the national federation, which named a five-member squad for the upcoming World Group I away tie against Finland. Expectedly, all top three singles players of the country -- Prajnesh Gunneswaran, Sumit Nagal and Ramkumar Ramanathan -- have been …

Davis Cup: Quality of singles players must improve - Leander Paes
4 years, 10 months ago

Davis Cup: Quality of singles players must improve - Leander Paes

The Hindu  

It was a hard fight against a champion team like Croatia, in its back yard in Zagreb, which distinguished the Indian team, except for the anticlimax. He has a lot of room for improvement," summed up the captain of the Indian team, Rohit Rajpal, after the play-off tie. The captain’s faith in Ramkumar Ramanathan and the seasoned doubles team of …

Leander Paes-Rohan Bopanna beat Croatia to keep India\'s Davis Cup hopes alive
4 years, 10 months ago

Leander Paes-Rohan Bopanna beat Croatia to keep India\'s Davis Cup hopes alive

Deccan Chronicle  

Zagreb: Big-serving Rohan Bopanna and Leander Paes, who still has terrific presence at the net, kept India alive in the Davis Cup Qualifiers against Croatia with a three-set victory over Mate Pavic and Franko Skugor, here on Saturday. The Indians missed two match points in the second set tie-breaker but eventually held their nerves to win the decisive third set …

Davis Cup 2020: Rohan Bopanna, Leander Paes win in doubles, but Marin Cilic beats Sumit Nagal to secure tie for Croatia
4 years, 10 months ago

Davis Cup 2020: Rohan Bopanna, Leander Paes win in doubles, but Marin Cilic beats Sumit Nagal to secure tie for Croatia

Firstpost  

Rohan Bopanna and Leander Paes had kept India alive in the Davis Cup Qualifiers with a three-set victory, but Marin Cilic shattered all hopes with 6-0, 6-1 win over Sumit Nagal and secure the tie 3-1 for Croatia. Zagreb: Rohan Bopanna and Leander Paes had kept India alive in the Davis Cup Qualifiers with a three-set victory, but Marin Cilic …

India springs a surprise on Croatia in Davis Cup qualifiers
4 years, 10 months ago

India springs a surprise on Croatia in Davis Cup qualifiers

The Hindu  

The Indian team sprang a surprise on Croatia by shielding the No.1 player Sumit Nagal, at least on the opening day, of the Davis Cup World Group qualifier to be played on indoor hard courts in Zagreb. That match will be followed by the 182nd ranked Ramkumar Ramanathan challenging the former world No.3 Marin Cilic, who had helped Croatia win …

Davis Cup: AITA selection committee keep Leander Paes in playing squad for Croatia tie, Divij Sharan in reserve
4 years, 10 months ago

Davis Cup: AITA selection committee keep Leander Paes in playing squad for Croatia tie, Divij Sharan in reserve

Firstpost  

The last time India and Croatia met in the Davis Cup, India had won 3-2 in New Delhi in 1995 with Paes winning both his singles and doubles with Mahesh Bhupathi The AITA selection committee on Tuesday decided to keep veteran Leander Paes in the five-member playing squad for the upcoming Davis Cup tie against Croatia, making Divij Sharan the …

Davis Cup: Indian team to be decided a day prior to the draw
4 years, 10 months ago

Davis Cup: Indian team to be decided a day prior to the draw

The Hindu  

The Indian Davis Cup team will travel to Zagreb for the Davis Cup tie against Croatia, with three doubles specialists. Rohan Bopanna, Leander Paes and Divij Sharan will all be going to Croatia for the Davis Cup qualification tie, along with the singles specialists Prajnesh Gunneswaran, Sumit Nagal and Ramkumar Ramanathan. Read | With all the three doubles specialists having …

Paes: When I play for India, I will always give my best
4 years, 11 months ago

Paes: When I play for India, I will always give my best

The Hindu  

Leander Paes, who was selected in the Davis Cup squad, said he will give his best in the tie against Croatia in his final year as a tennis player. Especially in doubles, you've got Mate Pavich and Ivan Dodig, two of the best players in the world at the moment,” he said. At the end of the day, you have …

Davis Cup 2020: Leander Paes retained in India squad for Croatia tie while Rohit Rajpal continues as non-playing captain
4 years, 11 months ago

Davis Cup 2020: Leander Paes retained in India squad for Croatia tie while Rohit Rajpal continues as non-playing captain

Firstpost  

Rohit Rajpal will continue as India’s non-playing Davis Cup captain while veteran Leander Paes too has retained his place in the six-member squad picked for the tie against Croatia in March. New Delhi: Rohit Rajpal will continue as India’s non-playing Davis Cup captain while veteran Leander Paes too has retained his place in the six-member squad picked for the tie …

Leander Paes: Time to reinvent myself once again
4 years, 11 months ago

Leander Paes: Time to reinvent myself once again

The Hindu  

An Olympic medal, 39 weeks as World No. As part of his plans to play select tournaments as part of the ‘One Last Roar’ farewell tour, Leander Paes is in Pune to compete in doubles at the Tata Open Maharashtra with Australia’s Matthew Ebden. On his decision to hold the one last roar farewell tour I don’t know if I’ll …

Maharashtra Open 2020: Tennis legend Leander Paes handed wildcard for last tournament in India
4 years, 11 months ago

Maharashtra Open 2020: Tennis legend Leander Paes handed wildcard for last tournament in India

Firstpost  

The 46-year-old Paes and his partner Australian Mathew Ebden will face the pair of Divij Sharan and New Zealand’s Artem Sitak in the first round Pune: Indian tennis legend Leander Paes is set to play his last tournament on home soil as he was on Saturday handed a wild card entry in doubles for the third edition of Tata Open …

Leander Paes, 46, announces 2020 will be his final year as a professional
5 years ago

Leander Paes, 46, announces 2020 will be his final year as a professional

Deccan Chronicle  

India’s veteran tennis player Leander Paes announced on Wednesday that 2020 would be his “farewell year” as a professional before he hangs up his racket. The 46-year-old, who started his professional career in 1991, has won 18 doubles and mixed doubles Grand Slam titles and a bronze medal in the singles at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. “I want to announce …

Recovering from shoulder injury, Rohan Bopanna aims to play Qatar Open in Jan
5 years, 1 month ago

Recovering from shoulder injury, Rohan Bopanna aims to play Qatar Open in Jan

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Forced out of India's recent Davis Cup tie due to a shoulder injury, doubles specialist Rohan Bopanna on Thursday said his recovery is on the right track and he plans to compete at the Qatar Open in January. The 39-year-old had pulled out from India's Davis Cup tie against Pakistan after sustaining a shoulder injury. On the Davis Cup …

Kiren Rijiju congratulates Leander Paes on Davis Cup win
5 years, 1 month ago

Kiren Rijiju congratulates Leander Paes on Davis Cup win

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday congratulated Indian tennis player Leander Paes on winning his 44th doubles match in Davis Cup. Paes paired with debutant Nedunchezhiyan bettered his own Davis Cup record by winning his 44th doubles match against teenagers Mohammed Shoaib and Hufaiza Abdul Rehman 6-1, 6-3 on Saturday. "Congrats @Leander on …

India needs a young team, says Davis Cup hero Leander Paes
5 years, 1 month ago

India needs a young team, says Davis Cup hero Leander Paes

The Hindu  

The task was simple, but the challenge was enormous. Returning in the early hours of Monday from the 4-0 Davis Cup win over Pakistan, where the Indian team dropped a mere seven games in all, Leander met the media along with captain Rohit Rajpal and coach Zeeshan Ali after a warm reception at the airport. RELATED| Paes betters Davis Cup …

Leander Paes feels he should have been replaced by younger generation by now; admits he may not play past another year
5 years, 1 month ago

Leander Paes feels he should have been replaced by younger generation by now; admits he may not play past another year

Firstpost  

Paes was named in India’s Davis Cup squad for the Pakistan tie after several top players made themselves unavailable to travel to Islamabad. New Delhi: Veteran tennis player Leander Paes on Monday hinted at a possible retirement, saying he now relies on his experience to outsmart opponents and shouldn’t be playing past another year. The 46-year-old went on to better …

Leander Paes on win over Pakistan: \'It was an important victory for us\'
5 years, 1 month ago

Leander Paes on win over Pakistan: \'It was an important victory for us\'

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Veteran tennis player Leander Paes on Monday termed India's Davis Cup win over Pakistan as an 'important victory'. "It was an important victory for us, there was a lot of noise before the tie, but what important was that India played on the neutral territory in Kazakightan and defeated Pakistan 4-0," Paes told ANI. Paes paired with debutant …

Leander Paes helps India defeat Pakistan 4-0, qualify for 2020 Olympics Qualifiers
5 years, 1 month ago

Leander Paes helps India defeat Pakistan 4-0, qualify for 2020 Olympics Qualifiers

Deccan Chronicle  

Nur-Sultan: Veteran Leander Paes bettered his own Davis Cup record by winning his 44th doubles match, this time partnering debutant Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan, as India blanked Pakistan 4-0 on Saturday to earn a spot in the 2020 Qualifiers. Pakistani teenagers Mohammed Shoaib and Hufaiza Abdul Rehman were no match for the Indian combination of the battle-hardened Paes and Jeevan, who needed …

Davis Cup: Leander Paes betters record, India blanks Pakistan
5 years, 1 month ago

Davis Cup: Leander Paes betters record, India blanks Pakistan

The Hindu  

Leander Paes bettered his own Davis Cup record by winning his 44th doubles match as India blanked Pakistan 4-0 on Saturday to earn a spot in the 2020 Qualifiers. Pakistani teenagers Mohammed Shoaib and Hufaiza Abdul Rehman were no match for the Indian pair of Paes and debutant Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan, who needed just 53 minutes to win 6-1, 6-3. Last …

Davis Cup: Paes betters own record as India qualifies for WG Qualifiers with 4-0 rout of Pakistan
5 years, 1 month ago

Davis Cup: Paes betters own record as India qualifies for WG Qualifiers with 4-0 rout of Pakistan

India TV News  

Veteran Leander Paes bettered his own Davis Cup record by winning his 44th doubles match, this time partnering debutant Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan, as India blanked Pakistan 4-0 on Saturday to earn a spot in the 2020 Qualifiers. Pakistani teenagers Mohammed Shoaib and Hufaiza Abdul Rehman were no match for the Indian combination of the battle-hardened Paes and Jeevan, who needed just …

Leander Paes betters Davis Cup record, India secures tie against Pakistan
5 years, 1 month ago

Leander Paes betters Davis Cup record, India secures tie against Pakistan

The Hindu  

Leander Paes bettered his own Davis Cup record by winning his 44th doubles match along with debutant Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan as India took an unassailable 3-0 lead against Pakistan with victory in the third rubber, here on Saturday. Pakistan teenagers Mohammed Shoaib and Hufaiza Abdul Rehman were no match for the Indian combination of battle-hardened Paes and Jeevan, who needed just …

Davis Cup: Strong India ready to steamroll depleted Pakistan
5 years, 1 month ago

Davis Cup: Strong India ready to steamroll depleted Pakistan

The Hindu  

A formidable Indian team is expected to overcome the challenge of a depleted Pakistan team in a Davis Cup tie starting here on Friday. India, with players of the calibre of Sumit Nagal, Ramkumar Ramanathan and veteran Leander Paes, was already expected to win comfortably but the fact that Pakistan’s top players in Aisam-ul-haq Qureshi and Aqeel Khan have pulled …

Davis Cup: India to face Croatia in World Group Qualifiers away clash if they beat Pakistan in upcoming tie
5 years, 1 month ago

Davis Cup: India to face Croatia in World Group Qualifiers away clash if they beat Pakistan in upcoming tie

Firstpost  

The Indian Davis Cup team will travel to Croatia for the World Group Qualifiers in March next year, if they beat Pakistan in the upcoming tie in Nur-Sultan. Madrid: The Indian Davis Cup team will travel to Croatia for the World Group Qualifiers in March next year, if they beat Pakistan in the upcoming tie in Nur-Sultan. A strong Indian …

Davis Cup: Sasi Mukund pulls out of India vs Pakistan tie
5 years, 1 month ago

Davis Cup: Sasi Mukund pulls out of India vs Pakistan tie

The Hindu  

Young Sasi Kumar Mukund on Saturday pulled out of the upcoming Davis Cup tie against Pakistan due to a foot injury. He has informed that he sustained the injury while playing the doubles with compatriot Purav Raja,” India’s Davis Cup coach Zeeshan Ali told PTI during the team’s practice session at DLTA. READ : Top players over-reacted by pulling out, …

Davis Cup 2019: Leander Paes says he 'doesn't ask about location or opponent when it comes to playing for India'
5 years, 1 month ago

Davis Cup 2019: Leander Paes says he 'doesn't ask about location or opponent when it comes to playing for India'

Firstpost  

Talking about Indian Davis Cup team’s clash against Pakistan, Leander Paes said, “I am very pleased to be playing for the country again. My job is not to worry about the location or the opponent, my job is to put my best foot forward.” Worrying about the venue is never an option when it comes to playing for India, asserted …

Ind vs Pak: Paes happy and proud with Davis Cup return
5 years, 1 month ago

Ind vs Pak: Paes happy and proud with Davis Cup return

The Hindu  

Leander Paes was happy to be competing in his 30th year, on Davis Cup duty, as the Indian team had a nice work out on Thursday afternoon at the DLTA Complex. Having played many memorable matches in Davis Cup, often winning both his singles and doubles rubbers over the years, Leander said that it was the right decision by the …

India Davis Cup camp in Delhi for Pakistan tie in Kazakhstan
5 years, 1 month ago

India Davis Cup camp in Delhi for Pakistan tie in Kazakhstan

The Hindu  

The Indian Davis Cup team will assemble at the DLTA Complex here for three days of training from November 21, before departing on 24th for the Asia-Oceania tie against Pakistan to be hosted by Kazakhstan at Nur Sultan on November 29 and 30. READ| India vs Pakistan Davis Cup: ITF rejects Pakistan’s appeal, nominates Nur-Sultan as venue for Davis Cup …

Davis Cup 2019: Rohan Bopanna pulls out of India's tie against Pakistan due to shoulder injury
5 years, 1 month ago

Davis Cup 2019: Rohan Bopanna pulls out of India's tie against Pakistan due to shoulder injury

Firstpost  

Senior player Rohan Bopanna pulled out of India’s upcoming Davis Cup tie against Pakistan due to a shoulder injury, paving the way for Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan’s inclusion in the playing squad New Delhi: Senior player Rohan Bopanna pulled out of India’s upcoming tie against Pakistan due to a shoulder injury, paving the way for Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan’s inclusion in the playing squad. …

Davis Cup 2019: Mahesh Bhupathi was treated badly, says former India captain Jaidip Mukerjea
5 years, 1 month ago

Davis Cup 2019: Mahesh Bhupathi was treated badly, says former India captain Jaidip Mukerjea

Firstpost  

Former Davis Cup captain Jaidip Mukerjea is unhappy with the way the All India Tennis Association handled the issue of selecting the team for India’s Asia/Oceania Group 1 match versus Pakistan to be held on 29 to 30 November Kolkata: Former Davis Cup captain Jaidip Mukerjea is unhappy with the way the All India Tennis Association handled the issue of …

India announces Davis Cup squad against Pakistan tie
5 years, 1 month ago

India announces Davis Cup squad against Pakistan tie

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: All Indian Tennis Association on Thursday announced an unprecedented eight-member squad for the Davis Cup tie against Pakistan. On the basis of the fresh confirmations, the following squad has been selected for this tie: Rohit Rajpal - Non-Playing Captain, Sumit Nagal, Ramkumar Ramanathan, Saketh Myneni, Rohan Bopanna, Leander Paes. Earlier the tie was scheduled to play in Islamabad, …

Davis Cup 2019: Leander Paes picked in eight-member India squad for Pakistan tie; Rohit Rajpal named captain
5 years, 1 month ago

Davis Cup 2019: Leander Paes picked in eight-member India squad for Pakistan tie; Rohit Rajpal named captain

Firstpost  

Veteran star Leander Paes returned to the Indian team after more than a year along with top players Sumit Nagal, Ramkumar Ramanathan, Sasi Kumar Mukund and Rohan Bopanna, who had reservations on travelling to Pakistan due to security concerns. New Delhi: India on Thursday picked an unprecedented eight-member Davis Cup squad for the tie against Pakistan, rewarding players who agreed …

Davis Cup: Leander Paes returns as AITA picks 8-member squad for Pakistan tie
5 years, 1 month ago

Davis Cup: Leander Paes returns as AITA picks 8-member squad for Pakistan tie

India TV News  

India on Thursday picked an unprecedented eight-member Davis Cup squad for the tie against Pakistan, rewarding players who agreed to travel to Islamabad when top players had refused. Veteran star Leander Paes returned to the Indian team after more than a year along with top players Sumit Nagal, Ramkumar Ramanathan, Sasi Kumar Mukund and Rohan Bopanna, who had reservations on …

Davis Cup: AITA Name 8-Member Squad for Pakistan Tie, Paes Returns
5 years, 1 month ago

Davis Cup: AITA Name 8-Member Squad for Pakistan Tie, Paes Returns

The Quint  

AITA usually names five-member squad apart from one or two reserve players. While the International Tennis Federation is still deliberating upon Pakistan Tennis Federation's appeal to shift the 29-30 November tie out of Islamabad, AITA went ahead with the team selection. Divij Sharan and Prajnesh were named in that squad but with tie getting delayed due to security concerns in …

Paes headlines AITA's eight-member squad for Pakistan Davis Cup tie
5 years, 1 month ago

Paes headlines AITA's eight-member squad for Pakistan Davis Cup tie

The Hindu  

India on Thursday picked an unprecedented eight-member Davis Cup squad for the tie against Pakistan, rewarding players who agreed to travel to Islamabad when top players had refused. Veteran star Leander Paes returned to the Indian team after more than a year along with top players Sumit Nagal, Ramkumar Ramanathan, Sasi Kumar Mukund and Rohan Bopanna, who had reservations on …

Davis Cup 2019: Sumit Nagal, Ramkumar Ramanathan confirm availability for Pakistan tie at neutral venue
5 years, 2 months ago

Davis Cup 2019: Sumit Nagal, Ramkumar Ramanathan confirm availability for Pakistan tie at neutral venue

Firstpost  

Nagal, who has played his best tennis this season, sent a confirmation to the All India Tennis Association on Thursday night while Ramkumar had conveyed his availability a few days ago New Delhi: India’s best singles players Sumit Nagal and Ramkumar Ramanathan are set to be named in the Davis Cup squad for the tie against Pakistan after confirming their …

Ind vs Pak Davis Cup tie: Nagal, Ramkumar confirm availability
5 years, 2 months ago

Ind vs Pak Davis Cup tie: Nagal, Ramkumar confirm availability

The Hindu  

India’s best singles players Sumit Nagal and Ramkumar Ramanathan are set to be named in the Davis Cup squad for the tie against Pakistan after confirming their availability for the matches on November 29-30 at a neutral venue. READ| AITA clarifies its stand on India vs Pakistan Davis Cup tie With both Nagal and Ramkumar now available, India will have …

Davis Cup: Rohit Rajpal named India's non-playing captain
5 years, 2 months ago

Davis Cup: Rohit Rajpal named India's non-playing captain

The Hindu  

Former India player and chairman of the national tennis federation’s selection panel, Rohit Rajpal, was on Monday named India’s non-playing captain for the upcoming away Davis Cup tie against Pakistan. “Former President Anil Khanna and incumbent Praveen Mahajan proposed Rohit Rajpal’s name and everyone agreed. Rajpal will go to Pakistan as non-playing captain and this arrangement is only for this …

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