Kiren Rijuju congratulates Paes on 44th doubles win as India thrash Pak in Davis Cup 4-0

Union Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Kiren Rijuju on Tuesday, took to Twitter to extend his best wishes to ted Indian Tennis player Leander Paes for his victory in Davis Cup against Pakistan. Rijuju also congratulated Indian team led by Rohit Rajpal, n-playing captain, for sealing a 4-0 victory against Pakistan in Davis Cup. India will w face world number two Croatia for Qualifiers in an away tie, to be held between March 6-7. 24 nations will go he-to-he in a bid to win one of 12 qualifying spots for Davis Cup Finals.

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Union Minister Rijuju, in his tweet on Tuesday, December 3, congratulated Leander Paes on winning his 44th World Record Doubles win and also remembered Tennis player's individual Olympic medal back in 1996 in Atlanta. Paes paired with Neduncheziyan to beat Pakistan's Mohammed Shoaib and Hufaiza Abdul Rehman 6-1, 6-3 to whitewash m in Davis Cup. 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.

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While speaking to media after his return, Paes was asked about his reaction to playing in Islamab, 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. Paes also spoke about challenge that team faced 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  Indian team was 'grateful' to m and that everything was taken care of for team.

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