India’s prime singles participant Ankita Raina will spearhead the nation’s problem in the Billie Jean King Cup (Asia/Oceania Group I) to be held in China subsequent month.
Besides Ankita, the opposite staff members for the April 8-13 occasion in Changsha are Sahaja Yamalapalli, Rutuja Bhosale, Shrivalli Bhamidipaty and Prarthana Thombare.
The All India Tennis Association has included Vaidehee Choudhary in the reserves. Former participant Shalini Thakur Chawla would be the captain of the aspect.
Besides India and hosts China, Chinese Taipei, Pacific Oceania and Korea will intention to progress additional in the highest worldwide staff match.
“We are thrilled to announce the lineup representing India at the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I event,” mentioned AITA secretary-normal in an announcement.
“We have full confidence in their abilities to compete at the highest level,” he added.
During the 2023 version of the match held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, India had received two of their 5 engagements, ending fourth in a six-staff pool.