India may miss Davis Cup match hosted by rival Pakistan | Tennis News – Times of India
India's potential Davis Cup forfeit in Pakistan looms as the All India Tennis Association (AITA) revealed on Thursday that the team is awaiting government approval for travel. Given the historical conflicts between the nuclear-armed neighbours since gaining independence from British rule in 1947, sports competitions between India and Pakistan have often fallen victim to their animosity.AITA has sought approval from the sports ministry to travel to Pakistan after the International Tennis Federation tribunal rejected a request to relocate the fixture to a third country."The proposal is still pending with the ministry and we are awaiting a decision," AITA secretary-general Anil Dhupar told AFP.The World Group 1 clash is scheduled for February 3-4.Sports matches between India and Pakistan a...