New Delhi. Sumit Nagal has as soon as once more refused to play for the nation in the Davis Cup and has put ‘unfair circumstances’ for his return, whereas Shasikumar Mukund returned to the nationwide staff for the match against Togo on Friday. . The AITA Executive Committee had canceled his suspension.
Nagal, who was struggling in the ATP Tour, had withdrawn from the match against Sweden in September citing a again pressure. He had additionally refused to go to Islamabad for the match against Pakistan in January-February and had stated that grass grounds had been not appropriate for his taking part in type. The All India Tennis Association choice panel has named a five-member staff wherein Mukund will likely be the highest-ranked singles participant at quantity 368.
Mukund was suspended and was not a part of the match against Sweden. But non-playing captain Rohit Rajpal spoke to the proficient participant who then declared himself obtainable for the World Group A play-off match to be held in New Delhi on 1-2 February. A supply stated, “Captain Rajpal spoke to Mukund after which the govt committee canceled his suspension and therefore he was chosen. He is an efficient participant and needs to be given an opportunity to put on the Indian jersey once more. ,
Rajpal will proceed to lead the Davis Cup staff in the 2025 season. It is discovered that he tried to persuade Nagal to return to taking part in for the nationwide staff. But when the gamers had been requested about their availability, they did not reply to that mail. Yuki Bhambri, who additionally missed the Sweden match, has declared himself unavailable for the competitors.
FIRST PUBLISHED: December 27, 2024, 22:59 IST