Vishal Uppal’s elimination as Bille Jean King Cup captain has stunned even the Executive Committee participants of the All India Tennis Association (AITA) because the subject was once no longer mentioned by way of the the most important decision-making frame.
AITA on Monday introduced that Uppal has been changed by way of Shalini Thakur Chawla.
AITA Secretary General Anil Dhupar had advised PTI that he had spoken to Haryana Tennis Association (HTA) Secretary Suman Kapur in regards to the alternate however the latter stated he had simplest conveyed the verdict, when preferably, it must were mentioned on the EC assembly.
Uppal was once additionally no longer taken into self assurance ahead of the verdict was once made. Uppal had stated he had no clue about his elimination until the verdict was once made.
Kapur, who could also be a member of the EC, has additionally written to AITA Vice President (Sports) Hironmoy Chatterjee, expressing “serious concern” and demanded that an pressing EC assembly be referred to as to talk about all necessary issues associated with Indian tennis.
“It was not discussed with me and how I come into picture. Why is Anil Dhupar telling me about Vishal’s removal. This should have been discussed in the Executive Committee,” Kapur advised PTI.
It could also be famous that Uppal runs his academy in Gurugram, which falls within the Haryana area.
The 46-year-old Uppal was once appointed non-playing captain in 2019.
Another EC member, who didn’t want to be named, stated Dhupar is taking “arbitrary decisions”.
“We don’t understand why is he doing this. This is an important matter and how can a decision like this be taken without discussing. What’s the rush? what’s the trigger?,” the member requested.
In his letter to Chatterjee, Kapur wrote that he does no longer have anything else in opposition to Shalini Thakur however any resolution to interchange Mr. Vishal Uppal must were taken after discussions within the AITA Executive Committee, which had given him the process.
“Under his captaincy, the Indian staff has proven exemplary efficiency over the previous few years. He has been accountable for holding India in Group 1 of the BJK Cup and has the original difference of getting taken India to the World Group Qualifying for the primary time historical past.
“I’m given to take into account that some Indian gamers have additionally reaffirmed their self assurance in him and expressed that they to find motivation within the presence of Vishal as captain all over this necessary nationwide accountability.
“The news of his sudden replacement, without any discussions within the AITA Executive Committee, has come as a big surprise,” Kapur wrote.
Kapur exhorted Chatterjee to do one thing, for the reason that AITA Constitution empowers him to take action.
“In the past, all captains of India’s Davis Cup team and Fed Cup team were appointed after proper discussions and deliberations in the AITA EC.”
In a refined dig at India’s efficiency within the Davis Cup, Kapur reminded the AITA VP how the nationwide staff has been suffering within the prestigious pageant and the way India’s singles gamers are suffering at the ATP Tour.
“It is any other subject that within the Davis Cup, the efficiency of India has been persistently taking place lately and India has now been relegated to Group II of the World for the primary time in historical past.
“Also for the primary time in historical past, we shouldn’t have even one Indian participant ranked throughout the most sensible 300 on the earth in singles. It is certainly an issue of grave fear for all and issues just like the performances of our Davis Cup staff, in addition to our Indian gamers, wish to be mentioned urgently within the AITA Executive Committee.
“I’m saddened that whilst this dismal scenario isn’t being mentioned within the EC, we’re going forward and putting off a appearing and revered captain of the Fed Cup with none deliberations.
“I implore you to please impress upon everyone concerned to call for an urgent meeting of the EC to discuss these critical affairs of Indian tennis.”
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