Let's talk after Manika returns from Qatar

New Delhi: Having ended her association with childhood coach Sandeep Gupta, table tennis star Manika Batra is set to train under Sanmay Paranjape.

While everyone wants to know about her new association with Paranjape, the Pune-based former player isn't willing to speak on the issue till his ward returns from Qatar where she is currently playing the Qatar Open.

Speaking to IANS, Paranjape said that it was unfair on his part to speak on the matter till Manika returns home.

"I don't wish to speak on the matter till Manika returns from Qatar.

I do not feel it is right on my part to comment since she is not here.

Let her come back, whenever she finishes the tournament -- and we can talk then," he said.

Manika ended her 15-year association with Gupta and had trained under him from the age of eight.

New coach Paranjape has himself represented the country and loved using the forehand topspin to derail the rhythm of opposition players.

He will undoubtedly look to share his experience with Manika and help her fine-tune her skills to take on the best in the business.

When asked if he was looking forward to working with India's most promising table tennis player, the new coach once again looked to be defensive and refused to divulge much.

"Whatever it is, we can always talk about it once she gets back. She is yet to speak on the matter and I don't think it will be fair for me to make a comment till she does," he added.Let's talk after Manika returns from Qatar