Lahore: The All India Tennis Association (AITA) on Sunday urged the International Tennis Federation (ITF) to shift the Davis Cup tie slated to be held in Islamabad next month to a neutral place.
This is amidst the rising tensions between India and Pakistan over the abrogation of Article 370 granting special status to Jammu and Kashmir.
"We have asked the ITF for a neutral venue because the situation is a bit unpredictable. I believe it is a reasonable request given the current state of affairs," AITA President Praveen Mahajan said on Sunday.
Earlier, Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) chief Salim Saifullah Khan had said that tensions between the two countries have increased and that they will respect whatever decision the ITF takes.
If the tie takes place as per the schedule, India will travel to Pakistan to compete in a Davis Cup fixture after 55 years.
