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Zeeshan removed from AITA selection committee

Former Davis Cupper Rohit Rajpal, who was already a AITA member, has been elevated as Chairman, while Ankita Bhambri and Vishal Uppal are the new members of the selection panel.

Zeeshan Ali

New Delhi, November 15: Winds of change swept through the All India Tennis Association (AITA) selection committee panel with chairman SP Misra and Davis Cup coach Zeeshan Ali being removed from their respective posts.

Former Davis Cupper Rohit Rajpal, who was already a AITA member, has been elevated as Chairman, while Ankita Bhambri and Vishal Uppal are the new members of the selection panel.

The decision was taken by the AITA Executive Committee which also retained Nandan Bal and Balram Singh.

"SP Misra was there for a long time. We thought of giving opportunity to others as well. Zeeshan has also been there for long, so we have brought in Vishal Uppal. We also felt that since the committee picks the Fed Cup team, there should be woman representation, that's why Ankita has been included," said AITA Secretary General Hironmoy Chatterjee.

Asked for the reasons behind Rajpal being appointed the Chairman despite presence of seniors such as Nandan Bal and Balram Singh, a top AITA official said,"Rohit is young but still has the required experience. We want the younger lot to take lead role."

Ankita, who has been part of the junior selection committee, welcomed the decision.

"I am glad, not just because it's me but because it is important to have woman representation. They bring a different perspective and understand the requirements. As a former player and a coach, I have travelled myself and with the players, so I have a fair idea of what is needed," said Ankita.

Both Misra and Zeeshan said they were not consulted while making the decision.

"Everything has to end one day. Nothing can go forever," said Misra, who also added that he was informed of the decision just before the meeting.

The AITA also sought to revive the defunct Davis Cup Committee, appointing Anil Jain as its Chairman and former Davis Cup captain Anand Amritraj as the co-chairman.

Asked what is the role of this committee, Chatterjee said,"It is to advise on Davis Cup matters."


New AITA Selection Committee:

Rohit Rajpal (Chairman)

Balram Singh

Nandan Bal

Vishal Uppal

Ankita Bhambri.

(With inputs from PTI)

Story first published: Thursday, November 15, 2018, 12:53 [IST]
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