Bengaluru, 11 November 2025: Former international chess player and co-owner of FYERS American Gambits Prachura P.P. met the Indian team at the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium in Bengaluru ahead of the Billie Jean King Cup Play-offs 2025, scheduled from November 14–16. The interaction took place as the team continued its final preparations ahead of the high-stakes tie that will decide qualification for the World Group.
During the visit, Prachura exchanged the FYERS American Gambits jersey with Team India Captain Vishal Uppal as a gesture symbolising mutual respect and sporting camaraderie. He also interacted with players Sahaja Yamalapalli, Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, Ankita Raina, Riya Bhatia, and Prarthana Thombare extending his best wishes as they prepare to represent India on home soil.
Team India will compete against Netherlands and Slovenia in Group G of the Play-offs, with the group winner advancing to the prestigious World Group of the Billie Jean King Cup.
