Rohit Rajpal to be India's non-playing captain for Pakistan tie

Former India player and chairman of national tennis federation's selection panel, Rohit Rajpal, was on Monday named India's n-playing captain for upcoming away Davis Cup tie against Pakistan. re was speculation that veteran Leander Paes could be considered for job after 46-year-old me himself available following pullouts by top players and captain Mahesh Bhupathi.  vember 29-30 contest in Islamab has alrey been rescheduled once owing to security concerns raised by India. All India Tennis Association (AITA) decided to appoint Rajpal at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Chandigarh. 

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Rohit Rajpal in scheme of things

"Former President Anil Khanna and incumbent Praveen Mahajan proposed Rohit Rajpal's name and everyone agreed. Rajpal will go to Pakistan as n-playing captain and this arrangement is only for this tie, as of w," an AITA source said.
 

AITA has requested International Tennis Federation (ITF) to shift tie to a neutral venue and world governing body is likely to take a final decision later on Monday. tie was scheduled to be held in September but was delayed when India expressed concerns about safety of ir players due to prevailing diplomatic tensions between two nations.  hostilities have heightened after Pakistan opposed India's move to revoke Jammu and Kashmir's special status and turn it into a Union Territory. Rajpal me his Davis Cup debut in 1990 against Korea in Seoul, where India suffered a 0-5 whitewash. That was only time Rajpal represented country, losing de fourth rubber 1-6 2-6 to Jae-Sik Kim. It is second big responsibility AITA has handed to 48-year-old Rajpal, who was me Chairman of five-man selection panel in vember last year. Rajpal, a member of ruling BJP's state unit, is also Delhi Lawn Tennis Association President.

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Or legendary players

It has also been learned that former skipper Anand Amritraj, who Bhupathi h replaced in captain's chair, was also interested in making a comeback to le side in Pakistan. However, he wanted an assurance that if he is called back, it would be for at least a one or two-year term. source ded that or name was discussed for job. It will be interesting to see if Bhupathi, whose tenure has ended, will be brought back as captain or a new name will be considered. 

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