Aisam pulls out of India tie in protest against shifting of tie to neutral venue

Pakistan's top doubles player Aisam ul Haq Qureshi on Monday refused to compete in the upcoming Davis Cup tie against India, protesting against ITF's decision to shift the tie from Islamabad to a neutral venue.

Aisam, one of the best tennis players coming out of Pakistan, took to Instagram to reason out his decision and made it clear that he won't play unless the tie is hosted in Islamabad.

His post indicated that ITF is set to reject Pakistan Tennis Federation's appeal against the shifting of tie to a yet-to-be-announced neutral venue.

Addressing PTF President Salim Saifullah Khan in his post, Aisam criticised India and International Tennis Federation.

"The attitude towards Pakistan of both All Indian Tennis Association and ITF is highly deplorable, to say it the least.There is absolutely no threat foreseen for Indian tennis team in Pakistan," Aisam wrote.

"However, if ITF does not correct their wrong decision then as a protest against this unjust, unfair and biased decision I want to raise my voice and hereby announce not to participate in this tie if it takes place outside Pakistan."
Aisam said he has taken the stand to "stand up for the honour and dignity of my country by refusing to accept an incorrect unjust and undesirable decision."
"The President of PTF and the people of Pakistan are requested to understand my stand."