Veteran tennis player Yogesh Kohli from Hisar has been named captain of the Indian team for the 2026 ITF World Tennis Masters Tour World Team Championships, set to take place in Rome, Italy, from July 5 to 10.
Selection and Team Composition
According to a selection communication issued by the All India Tennis Association (AITA), Kohli will lead the Indian squad in the Austria Cup (Men's 55+) category. The team includes Yogesh Kohli (Captain), Pawan Kapoor, Venugopal Manghat, and Balan Ramadass.
Kohli's Career and Achievements
Kohli has been competing on the ITF Masters Circuit since 2016. His career-best world rankings are 124 in singles and 34 in doubles. He has won six ITF Masters singles titles and 13 doubles titles. His most successful season was 2025, when he achieved a personal milestone by winning 10 titles (combined singles and doubles) in a single calendar year.
Community Reaction
Members of the tennis community in Hisar have welcomed Kohli's appointment as captain, describing it as a proud moment for both the city and Haryana.
