Leander Paes resigns as Davis Cup Captain, SP Mishra takes over

Leander Paes, who has been in the centre of controversy for his alleged "autocratic attitude" towards fellow players, finally stepped down as India's Davis Cup captain. The decision came just a month ahead of India's crucial World Group play-off tie against Romania to be held on September 19. Former Davis Cup player SP Mishra has been appointed as the non-playing captain of Indian Davis Cup team.

Although Leander Paes has retained his place in the team, Rohan Bopanna has been dropped from the team. Somdev Devvarman will replace him. Somdev's elevation in place of Rohan Bopanna has surprised all, as he just recently made his Davis Cup debut. The Indian Davis Cup team will comprise of Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi, Prakash Amritraj and Somdev Devvarman.