Niki Poonacha, taking part in in his first Davis Cup tie, wanted solely 64 minutes to beat a younger Muhammad Shoaib 6-3, 6-4.
India on Sunday convincingly gained their Davis Cup tie towards Pakistan to verify their place within the World Group I. The Zeeshan Ali-led aspect beat Pakistan 4-0 to advance to the subsequent spherical. The guests gained the opening doubles and second singles matches on grass to notch up a convincing win. Niki Poonacha, taking part in in his first Davis Cup tie, wanted solely 64 minutes to beat a younger Muhammad Shoaib 6-3, 6-4. Despite the convincing win, non-playing captain Zeeshan Ali declined to verify Niki’s place within the Indian group within the subsequent Davis Cup tie.
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The Indian duo of Saketh Myneni and Yuki Bhambri began the onslaught with a straight set win over Pakistan’s Aqeel Khan and Muzammil Murtaza, profitable 6-2, 7-6.
Niki Poonacha took 64 minutes to win the singles. He regarded composed for somebody taking part in his first Davis Cup tie. Nevertheless, he may not be thought of in India’s subsequent Davis Cup match, hinted Zeeshan Ali.
“We’ll have to attend and see. The choice committee clearly decides. However It was essential for Nikki to get his first match in as we speak. He got here out as we speak and delivered what we anticipated of him. Going into the subsequent time, he now is aware of what it feels prefer to play Davis Cup for India. In order that positively helps when it comes to choice as nicely. All of the gamers know they must preserve performing and enhancing their ranks within the circuit,” Zeeshan stated within the post-match press convention.
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