Injury: Bopanna pulls out of Davis Cup tie against Norway

Veteran tennis doubles player Rohan Bopanna informed that he is withdrawing himself from the upcoming Davis Cup tie against Norway. He stated that the decision was due to a knee injury, NDTV reported.

Bopanna tweeted, "I have had to make a tough call this week against my constant love & devotion towards representing the country & withdraw from the Davis Cup team against Norway. I have inflammation on my knee & have been advised to rest it before I start competing again.'

India is to play an way tie on September 16 and 17. The members of the Indian squad include Sumit Nagal, Ramkumar Ramathan, Prajnesh Gunneswaran, Yuki Bhambri and Mukund Sasikumar.

Expectations are that Saketh Myneni will be chosen to replace Bopanna for the doubles tie. Myneni had made a successful pairing with Yuki Bhambri at the Challenger level, NDTV reports.