Davis Cup match beneath risk of cancellation as pressure simmers between nations

India’s Davis Cup play-off conflict with Pakistan will not be performed in any respect as a consequence of simmering pressure between the 2 nations. The All India Tennis Association (AITA) requested to maneuver the match – which is because of be hosted by Pakistan in early February – however the proposal was rejected.

Conflict has been frequent between India and Pakistan since gaining independence from British rule in 1947. Even sporting rivalries are actually few and much between, with Pakistan final internet hosting their neighbours in a Davis Cup tie again in 1964.

Their upcoming Davis Cup play-off, with the winner set to remain in World Group I for the 2024 event, is scheduled to start on February 3. But India could also be compelled to forfeit the conflict as they await authorities approval to journey to Pakistan.

AITA secretary-general Anil Dhupar mentioned: “The proposal is still pending with the ministry and we are awaiting a decision.”

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India’s high two male tennis gamers dominated themselves out of the journey to Pakistan final month. Sumit Nagal, ranked No. 138 on the planet, reportedly requested to not be thought of for choice as a result of match’s grass floor.

Meanwhile, No. 557-ranked Sasi Kumar Mukund cited private causes. The AITA mentioned the matter at an Executive Committee assembly, with Dhupar releasing a strongly-worded assertion.

India and Pakistan had been additionally drawn to play each other within the 2019 Davis Cup, when the tie was moved to a impartial third nation – Kazakhstan – for safety causes.

Pakistan gamers Aisam-ul-haq Qureshi and Aqeel Khan subsequently dominated themselves out of the competition as a mark of protest. The 2024 Davis Cup is the 112th version of the event and is because of run till late November subsequent yr.