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It is a surprise, but a very pleasant one. Former Davis Cup captain Naresh Kumar has been nominated for the Dronacharya Life Time Achievement Award. The 91-year-old Naresh was mainly responsible for laying the foundation for Leander Paes emerging as the Davis Cup hero, during his captaincy till he quit after the semifinals against Australia in Chandigarh, in 1993. He kept guiding Leander till he gained a firm foothold on the world stage. As a player, Naresh was a regular at Wimbledon, and reached the fourth round of singles in 1955. He played 17 Davis Cup ties and had Ramanathan Krishnan as his partner for most of the time. He was brilliant with his writing and expert views, especially when the subject was Wimbledon. C.V. Nagraj, coach of Asian Games medalists Vishnu Vardhan and Saketh Myneni, is also nominated under the life time section. Thus, with Chandra Bhushan, the coach of the Deaflympics team that delivered a medal in mixed doubles, under the regular category, tennis has three vying for the Dronacharya award. ALSO READ | Tennis is yet to get its first Dronacharya award, since the inception of the award in 1985. One of the seasoned tennis coaches, Nandan Bal is in the list for Dhyan Chand award, which is meant for contribution to the sport over the years. Olympian Rushmi Chakravarthi is the other tennis player among the Dhyan Chand nominations. The Arjuna award nomination has Asian Games gold medallist Divij Sharan and the country’s No.1 woman tennis player Ankita R...

Naresh Kumar, who strode the Indian tennis scene like a colossus, passed away here following a brief illness owing to age-related complications. The former India Davis Cup captain was 93 and is survived by wife Sunita, a son and two daughters. Born on December 22, 1928 in Lahore, Naresh Kumar went on to become a big name in Indian tennis after Independence. He made news by reaching the final of the Northern Championships (later known as Manchester Open) in England in 1949. His talent was soon recognised and Naresh Kumar made it to the Davis Cup team in 1952. He represented the country for eight consecutive years and later went on to become the captain. Good show at Slams Naresh Kumar belonged to that generation of Indian players who did well in the international arena. He made it to the singles main draw at the Wimbledon for nine consecutive years with his best coming in 1955 when he reached the pre-quarterfinals. He also reached the third round of the French Open in 1958. He also did well in doubles reaching the Wimbledon quarterfinals in 1953, 1955 and 1958. Prior to his Grand Slam appearances, Naresh Kumar went on to win two singles titles in the Irish Championships in 1952 and 1953. He also won the singles crown in the Welsh Championship and won a total of five career titles. Perfect gentleman “We grew up idolising Naresh Kumar as the tennis star. He had a great influence on me, Premjit Lal and Dilip Bose as we were starting our tennis lessons as teenagers in the South...

New Delhi, September 14, 2022 Former Indian tennis player and Davis Cup captain Naresh Kumar, who was a mentor to Olympic medallist Leander Paes, passed away in Kolkata on Wednesday. He was 93. He is survived by his wife Sunita, son Arjun, and two daughters -- Gita and Preah. All India Tennis Association (AITA) condoled the demise of Indian tennis legend, calling it an irreparable loss "We have come to know about the sad demise of Indian tennis legend and former Davis Cup Captain Naresh Kumar. It's an irreparable loss to Indian tennis. We pray for his eternal peace and our deepest condolences to his family, friends and fans around the world," said AITA in a tweet. Kumar rose to prominence in 1949, making the latter stages of the Indian International championships and Northern Championships. He made his debut for India in the Davis Cup in 1952 and was a mainstay of the team. Playing in the days before the Open Era, where only amateurs were allowed, Naresh's best performance at Wimbledon came in 1955 when he made the fourth round in the men's singles. In the men's doubles, Naresh Kumar thrice made the quarter-finals - in 1953 with Narendra Nath and in 1955 and 1958 with Ramanathan Krishnan. Kumar retired in 1969 with five titles to his name and later turned his attention to coaching and non-playing roles in tennis, such as writing and commentary. He was the non-playing captain of the Indian Davis Cup team in 1990, when Leander Paes made his debut in the tournament. The legen...

Former Indian tennis player and Davis Cup captain Naresh Kumar, who was a mentor to Olympic medallist Leander Paes and several others, died due to natural causes in Kolkata on Wednesday. He was 93. Naresh Kumar rose to prominence in 1949, making the latter stages of the Indian International championships and Northern Championships. He made his debut for India in the Davis Cup in 1952 and was a mainstay of the team. Playing in the days before the Open Era, where only amateurs were allowed, Naresh Kumar’s best performance at Wimbledon came in 1955 when he made the fourth round in the men’s singles. In the men’s doubles, Naresh Kumar thrice made the quarter-finals - in 1953 with Narendra Nath and in 1955 and 1958 with Ramanathan Krishnan. Kumar retired in 1969 with five titles to his name and later turned his attention to coaching and non-playing roles in tennis, such as writing and commentary. We have come to know about the sad demise of Indian Tennis Legend and former Davis Cup Captain Naresh Kumar. It's an irreparable loss to Indian Tennis. We pray for his eternal peace and our deepest condolences to his family, friends and fans around the world. “We grew up idolising Naresh Kumar as the tennis star. He had a great influence on me, Premjit Lal and Dilip Bose as we were starting our tennis lessons as teenagers in the South Club (in Kolkata),” former player Jaidip Mukherjea, who made the Davis Cup final with India, told Sportstar. “He used to help us a lot and would often jo...

Former Indian Davis Cup player and captain Naresh Kumar died at the age of 93 in Kolkata on 14 September. Kumar, who was a mentor to Leander Paes and an influential figure in Indian tennis, competed for his nation in Davis Cup on 17 occasions between 1952 and 1960, compiling a 26-20 win-loss record across singles and doubles. He reached the fourth round at Wimbledon in 1955 – 13 years before the advent of the Open Era allowed professionals to compete at the Grand Slams – and also reached the quarter-finals in men’s doubles at the All England Club in 1953, 1955 and 1958 and the last eight of the mixed doubles in 1957. We have come to know about the sad demise of Indian Tennis Legend and former Davis Cup Captain Naresh Kumar. It's an irreparable loss to Indian Tennis. We pray for his eternal peace and our deepest condolences to his family, friends and fans around the world. Kumar retired in 1969 with five titles to his name but continued to be heavily involved in tennis through coaching, writing and commentary. Kumar held the role of Indian Davis Cup captain between 1989 and 1993, overseeing eight victories in the 11 ties he was at the helm. He famously gave a 16-year-old Paes - who would go onto become India’s most successful Davis Cup player in terms of most wins (93), most doubles wins (45), and ties (58) and years (30) played - his Davis Cup debut in their clash with Japan in 1990. Paes and partner Zeeshan Ali made a notable debut - winning 18-16 in the fifth set to clin...

"He was suffering from age-related issues since last week. I was told that his chance of survival was not very good. I've lost a great mentor," Jaidip Mukerjea, who made his Davis Cup debut under Kumar's captaincy, said. Born on December 22, Kumar began his journey with tennis at the Asian Championships in 1949 before ruling Indian tennis along with Ramanathan Krishnan for close to a decade in the 1950s. His Davis Cup journey started in 1952 and went on to captain the side. Three years later his biggest career high came when he made the fourth round of Wimbledon in 1955 before losing to the eventual champion and American No. 1 Tony Trabert. Kumar has played a record number of 101 Wimbledon matches. Following is the list of singles title won by Naresh Kumar: • Irish Championships (1952 and 1953) • Welsh Championships (1952) • Essex Championships at Frinton-on-Sea (1957) • Wengen tournament in Switzerland (1957) He played his final tournament at the Asian Championships in 1969. In 1990, Kumar as a non-playing Indian captain played a key role in including a 16-year-old Leander Paes in the Davis Cup team in their match against Japan and the rest, as they say, is history. A recipient of Arjuna Award, Naresh Kumar became the first tennis coach to receive Dronacharya Lifetime Achievement Award in 2000. "The best teachers teach from the heart and not from the book — Sir Naresh Kumar was my first Davis Cup captain and his wisdom has been the beacon of light in my journey," Paes had...

Former Indian tennis player and Davis Cup captain Naresh Kumar, who was a mentor to Olympic medallist Leander Paes and several others, died due to natural causes in Kolkata on Wednesday. He was 93. Naresh Kumar rose to prominence in 1949, making the latter stages of the Indian International championships and Northern Championships. He made his debut for India in the Davis Cup in 1952 and was a mainstay of the team. Playing in the days before the Open Era, where only amateurs were allowed, Naresh Kumar’s best performance at Wimbledon came in 1955 when he made the fourth round in the men’s singles. In the men’s doubles, Naresh Kumar thrice made the quarter-finals - in 1953 with Narendra Nath and in 1955 and 1958 with Ramanathan Krishnan. Kumar retired in 1969 with five titles to his name and later turned his attention to coaching and non-playing roles in tennis, such as writing and commentary. “We grew up idolising Naresh Kumar as the tennis star. He had a great influence on me, Premjit Lal and Dilip Bose as we were starting our tennis lessons as teenagers in the South Club (in Kolkata),” former player Jaidip Mukherjea, who made the Davis Cup final with India, told Sportstar. “He used to help us a lot and would often join us in playing doubles matches to show the finer aspects of the game. He was a perfect gentleman who was always working for the development of tennis in the country,” Jaidip added. Naresh Kumar was the non-playing captain of the Indian Davis Cup team in 1990...

New Delhi, September 14, 2022 Former Indian tennis player and Davis Cup captain Naresh Kumar, who was a mentor to Olympic medallist Leander Paes, passed away in Kolkata on Wednesday. He was 93. He is survived by his wife Sunita, son Arjun, and two daughters -- Gita and Preah. All India Tennis Association (AITA) condoled the demise of Indian tennis legend, calling it an irreparable loss "We have come to know about the sad demise of Indian tennis legend and former Davis Cup Captain Naresh Kumar. It's an irreparable loss to Indian tennis. We pray for his eternal peace and our deepest condolences to his family, friends and fans around the world," said AITA in a tweet. Kumar rose to prominence in 1949, making the latter stages of the Indian International championships and Northern Championships. He made his debut for India in the Davis Cup in 1952 and was a mainstay of the team. Playing in the days before the Open Era, where only amateurs were allowed, Naresh's best performance at Wimbledon came in 1955 when he made the fourth round in the men's singles. In the men's doubles, Naresh Kumar thrice made the quarter-finals - in 1953 with Narendra Nath and in 1955 and 1958 with Ramanathan Krishnan. Kumar retired in 1969 with five titles to his name and later turned his attention to coaching and non-playing roles in tennis, such as writing and commentary. He was the non-playing captain of the Indian Davis Cup team in 1990, when Leander Paes made his debut in the tournament. The legen...

It is a surprise, but a very pleasant one. Former Davis Cup captain Naresh Kumar has been nominated for the Dronacharya Life Time Achievement Award. The 91-year-old Naresh was mainly responsible for laying the foundation for Leander Paes emerging as the Davis Cup hero, during his captaincy till he quit after the semifinals against Australia in Chandigarh, in 1993. He kept guiding Leander till he gained a firm foothold on the world stage. As a player, Naresh was a regular at Wimbledon, and reached the fourth round of singles in 1955. He played 17 Davis Cup ties and had Ramanathan Krishnan as his partner for most of the time. He was brilliant with his writing and expert views, especially when the subject was Wimbledon. C.V. Nagraj, coach of Asian Games medalists Vishnu Vardhan and Saketh Myneni, is also nominated under the life time section. Thus, with Chandra Bhushan, the coach of the Deaflympics team that delivered a medal in mixed doubles, under the regular category, tennis has three vying for the Dronacharya award. ALSO READ | Tennis is yet to get its first Dronacharya award, since the inception of the award in 1985. One of the seasoned tennis coaches, Nandan Bal is in the list for Dhyan Chand award, which is meant for contribution to the sport over the years. Olympian Rushmi Chakravarthi is the other tennis player among the Dhyan Chand nominations. The Arjuna award nomination has Asian Games gold medallist Divij Sharan and the country’s No.1 woman tennis player Ankita R...

Naresh Kumar, who strode the Indian tennis scene like a colossus, passed away here following a brief illness owing to age-related complications. The former India Davis Cup captain was 93 and is survived by wife Sunita, a son and two daughters. Born on December 22, 1928 in Lahore, Naresh Kumar went on to become a big name in Indian tennis after Independence. He made news by reaching the final of the Northern Championships (later known as Manchester Open) in England in 1949. His talent was soon recognised and Naresh Kumar made it to the Davis Cup team in 1952. He represented the country for eight consecutive years and later went on to become the captain. Good show at Slams Naresh Kumar belonged to that generation of Indian players who did well in the international arena. He made it to the singles main draw at the Wimbledon for nine consecutive years with his best coming in 1955 when he reached the pre-quarterfinals. He also reached the third round of the French Open in 1958. He also did well in doubles reaching the Wimbledon quarterfinals in 1953, 1955 and 1958. Prior to his Grand Slam appearances, Naresh Kumar went on to win two singles titles in the Irish Championships in 1952 and 1953. He also won the singles crown in the Welsh Championship and won a total of five career titles. Perfect gentleman “We grew up idolising Naresh Kumar as the tennis star. He had a great influence on me, Premjit Lal and Dilip Bose as we were starting our tennis lessons as teenagers in the South...