Captain Vishal Uppal ecstatic about team’s qualification for BJK Cup play-offs
The Hindu
Ankita Raina leads India to Billie Jean King Cup World Group play-offs with decisive doubles win against Korea.
Five years after playing a sterling role in partnership with Sania Mirza, Ankita Raina did it once again, in taking India to the Billie Jean King Cup World Group play-offs, by winning the decisive doubles against Korea, in the last league match in partnership with Prarthana Thombare.
In 2020, Ankita had won the decisive doubles rubber against Indonesia to see India qualify as the second team behind China. Ankita had won three doubles matches then with Sania, apart from most of her singles matches, when the event was called the FedCup.
This time around, captain Vishal Uppal opted to preserve the No.1 player in the team, Ankita, for the doubles for all the five league matches. Ankita and Prarthana came up with an impressive performance against Sohyun Park and Kim Dabin, for a memorable finish for the host.
Vishal had played a key role in making a plan and executing it nicely with the combined effort of the team.
“I am ecstatic at having achieved our “lakshya” again. I have believed in these girls for a while now and they have further strengthened my resolve by this performance”, said Vishal, who was the captain in 2020 as well.
He was particularly pleased to achieve the qualification on home soil, and share the joy with “fellow Indians”.
The captain trusted the younger players with the load of tackling all singles matches, preserving Ankita for the decisive doubles.
Run 3 Space | Play Space Running Game
Traffic Jam 3D | Online Racing Game
Duck Hunt | Play Old Classic Game
Koneru Humpy emerges as champion in FIDE Women’s Grand Prix in Pune, sharing prize money and Grand Prix points.
RCB seeks to break home losing streak against struggling RR, with Hazlewood hoping to win toss for advantage.
Abishek Porel shines for Delhi Capitals with versatility, adaptability, and impactful performances in IPL 2025.
India's sports stars unite in condemning Pahalgam terror attack, demand cutting sports ties with Pakistan for justice.
IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians to honor Pahalgam attack victims with black armbands and silence.
Wankhede Stadium to host T20 Mumbai League matches, MCA to provide access to underprivileged children, 2,800 players registered.
Zhu Jiner bounces back with a win, tied with Koneru Humpy at FIDE Women’s Grand Prix in Pune.
Simranpreet Kaur Brar narrowly misses sports pistol gold to Chinese shooter Sun Yujie in Lima World Cup.
KKR mentor Dwayne Bravo addresses batting issues after fifth IPL loss, emphasizing the need for a stronger lineup.
Indian shooters secure third place at ISSF World Cup with seven medals, including two gold, in Lima.
Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders have struggled with batting issues throughout this IPL season and the changes made for the home game against Gujarat Titans on April 21 were not effective, feels former captain Eoin Morgan.
Nottingham Forest beats Tottenham 2-1, moving to third in Premier League, while Leeds and Burnley secure promotion.
Neeraj Chopra Classic featuring world javelin stars, shifted to Bengaluru, aims to elevate Indian athletics on global stage.