Shrivalli Bhamidipaty has shown her big-match temperament in national colours, having gone unbeaten in singles during India’s strong run in the 2025 Asia-Oceania Group I event.
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India will look to make the most of familiar conditions and home support when the Asia-Oceania Group I ties of the Billie Jean King Cup begin at the DLTA Complex on Tuesday (April 6, 2026), with promotion to the 2026 play-offs firmly on their radar.
However, the home challenge has suffered a dent with the withdrawal of talented Shrivalli Bhamidipaty.
Placed alongside Indonesia, Korea, Mongolia, New Zealand and Thailand, the hosts face a stiff challenge in a tightly-contested field where only the top two teams will progress, while the bottom two sides will be relegated to Group II for 2027.
Published – April 06, 2026 11:40 am IST