The Indian contingent in Islamabad on Thursday. PTI
Islamabad, February 1
Never has the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) received requests for passes for a Davis Cup match from regions as far as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, but the city of Islamabad is not emitting remotest of hints of hosting a high-profile India-Pakistan contest.
Nothing, not even a single poster, in this city suggests that an Indian team has crossed the border for a Davis Cup match after 60 years.
The Islamabad Sports Complex, the venue for the World Group I match, is devoid of buzz, and the sprawling complex is out of bounds even for the local media. In a nutshell, the excitement and atmosphere is missing.
“We would have made it a grand show for the Indian contingent but are forced to keep it as a low-key affair,” a PTF said.
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