Aqeel Khan

Davis Cup 2019: Pakistan include rookie teenagers in squad against full-strength India after senior players pullout in protest

Pakistan has been forced to pick two rookie 17-year-olds for their Davis Cup encounter against a full-strength Indian squad, after senior players Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and Aqeel Khan pulled out protesting against the tie being shifted to a neutral venue.

Davis Cup 2019: Pakistan Tennis Federation to hold meeting on appealing against ITF's move to shift India tie out of Islamabad

The tie, set for 29 and 30 November, was scheduled to be held in the Pakistani capital but the ITF on Monday decided that the Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Group I game will be played at a neutral venue.

Pakistan's veteran singles player Aqeel Khan says team can beat India in upcoming Davis Cup tie in Islamabad

Pakistan's veteran singles player Aqeel Khan has admitted that growth of tennis in India is much better than his country but remained optimistic of upsetting the fancied neighbours in the upcoming Davis Cup tie in Islamabad.

Davis Cup: When Leander Paes led India to famous win over Pakistan under sweltering conditions at Brabourne in 2006

The Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Group I tie in 2006 had generated quite a buzz ever since India and Pakistan were drawn together.

Davis Cup 2019: Existing hostilities may result in a diplomatic wrangle if India-Pakistan match takes place in Pakistan

Tennis inadvertently treaded into disputed territory on Wednesday, as India was drawn to play Pakistan, in Pakistan for their Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Group I tie in September

Davis Cup: Pakistan welcome event's return after 12-year hiatus, take 2-0 lead

Pakistan on Friday welcomed the return of international tennis after a 12-year hiatus, taking a 2-0 lead against Iran in a group II Davis Cup match in Islamabad.