Sumit Nagal has been dropped from the five-member Indian Davis Cup workforce for the World Group 1 play-off tie in opposition to Denmark right here subsequent month, the nationwide tennis federation stated on Wednesday. Nagal (world ranked 222) made manner for Yuki Bhambri (863) within the squad which additionally has Ramkumar Ramanathan (182) and Prajnesh Gunneswaran (228) as different singles gamers.
The workforce has been chosen preserving in thoughts the taking part in floor as each India’s top-ranked singles participant — Ramkumar and comeback man Yuki — are comfy taking part in on grass courts. Gunneswaran and Nagal, then again, aren’t grass court docket gamers.
Besides, doubles specialist Rohan Bopanna has retained his place within the squad alongside Divij Sharan, the All India Tennis Association (AITA) stated. Saketh Myneni and Digvijay Pratap Singh are the 2 reserve gamers within the squad, to be coached by Zeeshan Ali, and has Rohit Rajpal as non-playing captain.
The tie will probably be held on the grass courts of Delhi Gymkhana Club on March 4 and 5, inside a bio-security bubble. The workforce was handpicked after a digital assembly of the Professional Selection Committee of AITA on January 29.
According to a press release issued by AITA, the assembly was attended by chairman Nandan Bal, members Balram Singh, Mustafa Ghouse, Sai Jayalakshmy, Rajpal, Zeeshan Ali and AITA secretary basic Anil Dhupar. The workforce will assemble in New Delhi on February 23.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
