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A Davis Cup squad is hosted by the Indian High Commission.

By Kajal Sharma - 01 Feb 2024 03:20 PM
Prior to their match against the Asian neighbors at the Islamabad Sports Complex, the Indian High Commission hosted the national Davis Cup team, which is scheduled to visit Pakistan for the first time in sixty years.The national Davis Cup team received a hearty welcome from the Indian High Commission in Pakistan on Wednesday, marking a historic occasion as the team gets ready to play its Asian rivals in Islamabad following a 60-year break. Despite long-standing diplomatic difficulties between the two countries, the welcome was a show of friendliness and sportsmanship, headed by Geetika Srivastava, the first woman to lead the Indian High Commission in Pakistan. This event is especially significant because it is the first time an Indian Davis Cup team has visited Pakistan since 1964.As a sign of goodwill, Srivastava said she was honored to have the Indian team visit her and wished them luck in their forthcoming match against Pakistan at the Islamabad Sports Complex. She emphasized the historic significance of the event and the importance of the reestablished athletic relations between the two surrounding nations."To have the Indian national team here is an honor.
The fact that an Indian team is visiting Pakistan after a protracted absence is a historic event. "Everyone in this room wishes the team luck in their match against Pakistan," Srivastava remarked.The players' and High Commission representatives' interactions emphasized the shared excitement and unity surrounding the occasion. Conversations about the match and the significance of the impending tie reverberated throughout the party, demonstrating the competitive spirit and common love of tennis. There are a lot of stakes in the World Group I match between India and Pakistan, which is scheduled for February 3–4. The winner will guarantee their spot in Group I, while the loser would be sent to Group II. The fact that India has a perfect record versus Pakistan in Davis Cup history heightens the excitement for the impending match.