Pakistan tennis chief promises India full-proof security ahead of Davis Cup tie
Pakistan Tennis Federation president Salim Saifullah Khan has assured the Indian team a "very safe and secure environment" as the strife-torn country prepared to host a Davis Cup tie for the first time in 12 years.
The PTF chief also said they plan to invite India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi to watch the contest, scheduled for September 14-15, and promised a memorable hospitality to the visiting team and fans.
"We are eagerly waiting for the Indian team. There will be good arrangements for Indian fans and the players. We will host the tie in a very safe and secure atmosphere," Salim Saifullah told PTI in an exclusive interview.
"There is a lot of excitement in Pakistan for this tie. Everyone is happy. It's better if we spray tennis balls at each other and not bombs. I am confident that the Indian team will be impressed with Pakistan's hospitality."
An Indian tennis team is set to travel to Pakistan after 55 years. The last time Pakistan hosted India was way back in 1964 when the ...