Leander Paes reveals he instantly said 'yes' to playing Pak in Pak, for the India badge

Leander Paes dressed a press conference after India defeated Pakistan 4-0 in Kazakhstan in Davis Cup. India will w face world number two Croatia for Qualifiers in an away tie, to be held on March 6-7. Twenty-four nations will go he-to-he in a bid to win one of 12 qualifying spots for Davis Cup Finals.

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Paes and his team returned to India on Sunday evening and were greeted at airport by a number of fans who h come with posters and banners for ir tennis heroes. 

Paes spoke about efforts taken by staff and sponsors to ensure that team and players face ditional difficulties to play match. He praised  All India Tennis Association (AITA), who helped m pick rmal wear such as winter jackets, gloves, ear, and hecovers so that player sare warm when y play. He named individual members of association and thanked m for ir contribution. 

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Paes was also asked about his reaction to playing in Islamab, Pakistan, which was original venue of tie. He said, that he instantly said yes without thinking much because he has grown up in an environment where you are asked to represent bge. 

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Paes also spoke about challenge that team face while playing in Kazakhstan since wear conditions were harsh. He said that it was a problem, but went on to mention hospitality offered by Tennis Association. He said that Indian team was 'grateful' to m. He said that everything was taken care of for team.

On his return to Delhi on Sunday night, Paes h said, "India won, played in a neutral territory, beat Pakistan 4-0 and came home, that's most important part. I have really got to commend our captain Rohit Rajpal, he did a fantastic job getting team toger. whole team came toger and did a fantastic job."

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