India's Davis Cup tie in Pakistan shifted to neutral venue


  • Tennis
  • Tuesday, 05 Nov 2019

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MUMBAI (Reuters) - India's Davis Cup tie against Pakistan at Islamabad this month must be played at a neutral venue after the latest advice from the International Tennis Federation's independent security advisors, the world governing body said on Monday.

The Asia/Oceania Group I tie, originally scheduled for Sept. 14-15 in Islamabad, was postponed by the ITF to Nov. 29-30 following a security review amid political tensions between the bitter neighbours.

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