ITF keeps Islamabad as host for Pakistan-India Davis Cup match

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ITF keeps Islamabad as host for Pakistan-India Davis Cup match

AP Published September 14, 2019

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has kept Islamabad as the venue for the rescheduled Davis Cup series between Pakistan and India. — AFP/File

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The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has kept Islamabad as the venue for the rescheduled Davis Cup series between Pakistan and India.

Pakistan was due to host India on Saturday and Sunday on grass courts but the ITF last month postponed the Asia/Oceania Group I match. That decision came after tensions between the two countries escalated following India's move to revoke the special autonomy status of occupied Kashmir.

The ITF has given the Pakistan Tennis Federation until September 19 to confirm the precise dates of the two-day match for the week commencing on November 25.

In a statement issued on Friday, the ITF also said it "will continue to monitor the security situation in Pakistan with the host nation and our independent security advisers".

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Sep 14, 2019 02:07pm

its risky for players

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Naxalite

Sep 14, 2019 02:12pm

Would love to host sania bhabhi and co

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AMMAD

Sep 14, 2019 02:34pm

Now you have to come Indians .... can not walk away

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Abdel Rahman

Sep 14, 2019 02:42pm

It is sincerely hoped that the Pakistan tennis authorities will allow Indian players to play and will give them full and proper security . ITF has taken a good stand and it is up to us to reciprocate. Sports is above politics.

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BhagaRAT©

Sep 14, 2019 03:02pm

Sadly India will miss this round.

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King

Sep 14, 2019 03:16pm

Indian should send B team just like srilanka cricket team

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Ashish

Sep 14, 2019 04:37pm

Seriously what's the point of losing in front of home crowd.

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Alih

Sep 14, 2019 05:11pm

Excellent decision. ITF is not ICC (Indian Cricket Council).

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Sushil

Sep 14, 2019 05:13pm

@BhagaRAT©, India will love to participate as Sania Mirza is the player

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Bhimya

Sep 14, 2019 05:21pm

And as usual India will win.

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Shehbaz

Sep 14, 2019 05:38pm

@AMMAD, Pakistan will loose again then.

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Samrat

Sep 14, 2019 06:47pm

@AMMAD, you'll see.

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Peace

Sep 14, 2019 07:33pm

@BhagaRAT©, yes then what ?

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Indian

Sep 14, 2019 08:02pm

U turn soon venue will be changed

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Chris Roberts

Sep 14, 2019 11:44pm

Security issues aside, what is expected here is good sportsmanship.

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Sep 15, 2019 12:16am

Pakistan knows Indians cant come. Why not just play in Dubai ?

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad

Sep 15, 2019 03:28pm

Just like in the past, ITF might buckle under pressure and take a usual "U-Turn?"

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