Nishikori not to be part of Davis Cup team against Pakistan
Sports
January 22, 2021
ISLAMABAD: Kei Nishikori, Japan’s leading tennis players, has been ruled out of the World Group I Davis Cup tie against Pakistan as the visitors’ country Thursday intimated the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) that a 20-member contingent would be reaching Islamabad at the end of February.
The all-important tie meant for the qualification to the World Group playoffs will be held at the Pakistan Sports Complex on March 6-7.
A PTF official has said that Nishikori will not be participating in the Davis Cup tie as he had his other professional commitments.
Islamabad
January 22, 2021
Islamabad:A 10-member Nepalese K-2 Winter Expedition team called on President Dr. Arif Alvi, at Aiwan-e-Sadr, on Thursday, says a press release.While welcoming the Nepalese mountaineers, the President said that their remarkable achievement would project Pakistan’s soft image as well as boost tourism in the country.
The President congratulated the team on surmounting K-2 in harsh winter. He appreciated the courage and strength of Sherpas which had done a marvellous job by conquering the second highest peak of the world. The President said that both countries enjoyed excellent relations and such activities would further increase goodwill between the two countries. Nepalese Ambassador to Pakistan, Tapas Adhikari, and leader of the expedition team, Nirmal Purja, expressed their deep gratitude to Pakistan for the support provided by the Government of Pakistan. They also praised the natural beauty and wide range of mountaineering opportunities in Pakistan.
LAHORE: Pakistan squad for the T20Is against South Africa is likely to be announced during the first Test which is scheduled to start from January 26 at National Stadium, Karachi.Sources revealed.