Saina Nehwal named for selection for trials of Asian Mixed Team Championships

Former world number 1 tennis champion Saina has been named for next month’s selection trials of Asian Mixed Team Championships.

Two-time Commonwealth Games champion Saina, if selected, will be playing in the tournament in Dubai which is from February 14 to 19.

The selection committee decided to give direct entry to singles players Lakshya Sen, H.S. Prannoy, P.V. Sindhu and men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Ranikreddy and Chirag Shetty.

The rest of the 14-member team will be picked in the selection trials, scheduled in Delhi from January 2 to 3.

"If there is no confirmation from a player/pair to participate in the selection trials, the next best placed player/pair in the BWF Top-16 to 50 on 25th December 2022 to be included in the trials," the governing body said.

"The last date to receive confirmation is December 30," said the press statement.