Finally, the Indian Davis Cup team has been granted visas to Pakistan, for their upcoming tie against the arch-rivals, in Islamabad, starting Feb 3. On Saturday, the nod came from the Pakistan High commission.
“Pakistan High Commission, New Delhi has issued visas to the Indian Davis Cup team, including the support staff, to play the Davis Cup World Group -1 Playoff Tie between Pakistan and India. The Playoff match is scheduled to be held on 3-4 February 2024 in Islamabad,” Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi said in a press release.
Earlier, there were doubts raised if India would travel to Pakistan, amid tensions between the two nations, but as per rules it was mandatory for them to travel. Upon failure, the tie would have been considered as forfeited, and Pakistan would have been awarded full points, as per the rules.
IND vs PAK Davis Cup
The last time India went to Pakistan for a Davis Cup tie was in 1964, when the visitors won 4-0. Then in 2019, India was scheduled to visit the neighbouring nation, but it was later moved to Kazakhstan. Meanwhile, as per reports, Team India would reach Pakistan on January 29.
India Squad for Davis Cup
Yuki Bhambri, Ramkumar Ramanathan, N Sriram Balaji, Saketh Myneni, Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha, Digvijay SD Prajwal Dev (reserve), Rohit Rajpal (captain).
