Bopanna-Sharan pair keeps India in World Group I after saving three match points

Sharan, playing his first Davis Cup tie since February 2019, and Bopanna came from behind to win 6-7 (4) 6-4 7-6 (4)

Bopanna retains place in Indian team for Davis Cup tie against Finland in September

Bopanna, ranked 40, will have his doubles partner in Divij Sharan

Ecuador swept past Japan in Miki in a tie played behind closed doors due to fears over the spread of the coronavirus.

India had progressed to the 2020 Qualifiers after securing a 4-0 lead against Pakistan in the Davis Cup.

India had progressed to the 2020 Qualifiers after securing a 4-0 lead against Pakistan in the Davis Cup on Saturday.

Pakistan's Mohammed Shoaib and Hufaiza Abdul Rehman were no match for the Indian combination of the battle-hardened Paes and Jeevan.

In a mismatch of epic proportion, Ramkumar double-bageled 17-year-old Muhammed Shoaib in just 42 minutes in the opening singles.

Bhupathi was removed from the captain's position by the AITA for refusing to travel to Pakistan for a Davis Cup tie.

Earlier the tie was scheduled to be played in Islamabad but citing security concerns ITF had decided to shift the match to a neutral venue.

All Indian Tennis Association (AITA) on Thursday announced an unprecedented eight-member squad for the Davis Cup tie against Pakistan.