{"id":267015,"date":"2023-09-14T14:57:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-14T14:57:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hamslivenews.com\/2023\/09\/14\/davis-cup-india-captain-rajpal-reveals-5-member-playing-team-against-morocco\/"},"modified":"2023-09-14T14:57:02","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T14:57:02","slug":"davis-cup-india-captain-rajpal-reveals-5-member-playing-team-against-morocco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hamslive.com\/news\/2023\/09\/davis-cup-india-captain-rajpal-reveals-5-member-playing-team-against-morocco\/","title":{"rendered":"Davis Cup: India captain Rajpal reveals 5-member playing team against Morocco"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Bopanna, Nagal and Bhambri to spearhead Indian attack in a World Group II play-offs tie to be held in Lucknow on Saturday and Sunday <\/p>\n

India captain Rohit Rajpal, on Thursday, announced the India squad that will take on Morocco in the Davis Cup World Group II tie scheduled to be held at the Vijayant Khand Mini Stadium in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow on Saturday and Sunday.<\/p>\n

Revealing the Indian squad, Rajpal declared Rohan Bopanna, Sumit Nagal, Yuki Bhambri, Sasikumar Mukund and Digvijay Pratap Singh as the five-member side that will take part in the tie.<\/p>\n

Considering that the conditions were extremely humid, Rajpal also announced that the match timings have been changed for the convenience of the players and fans.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cLast three days we have practiced here, the conditions have been extremely humid. While we stood here, we were drenched from top to bottom; imagine the plight of the player. This is the reason that the matches have been rescheduled from 12noon to 2pm on Saturday and from 11am to 1pm on Sunday,\u201d commented Rajpal, who is also Executive Committee Member of the Indian Olympic Association.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThere was a request from Morrocco and after discussions with the referees we decided to postpone the match timings. It was done to produce a better quality of tennis. We are also prepared to play under light if required.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

The draw ceremony will be conducted by the Honourable Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath at his official residence on Friday.<\/p>\n

Rajpal also recalled that Davis Cup was returning to Uttar Pradesh after 23 years and it was time for the youngsters and fans to grab this opportunity. Considering this is Bopanna\u2019s last Davis Cup match, India captain urged the fans to be present on this occasion.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe people of Uttar Pradesh will witness world class players. This is Rohan Bopanna\u2019s last Davis Cup so they\u2019ll get the opportunity to watch him in action. This is a good opportunity for juniors and aspiring players to become ball boys or volunteers. When we grew up, we also did similar things. They will be close to players to watch foot movement and technique,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Morocco coach Mehdi Tahiri also announced their squad, namely Elliot Benchetrit, Yassine Dlimi, Adam Moundir, Walid Ahouda and Younes Lalami Laaroussi.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn Davis Cup you don\u2019t see the rankings. On paper, India are favourites and have better ranked players. But matches will be played on the courts, and we have to fight. We are going to do our best and fight for our country,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The teams will be allowed to change the players one hour before the draw. Matches will be broadcast live on Doordarshan Sports.<\/p>\n

Teams:\u00a0<\/p>\n

India:\u00a0Sumit Nagal,\u00a0Sasikumar Mukund,\u00a0Digvijay Pratap Singh,\u00a0Yuki Bhambri,\u00a0Rohan Bopanna
Captain-Rohit Rajpal<\/p>\n

Morocco:\u00a0Elliot Benchetrit,\u00a0Yassine Dlimi,\u00a0Adam Moundir,\u00a0Walid Ahouda,\u00a0Younes Lalami Laaroussi
Captain-Mehdi Tahiri<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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