Pune, April 7 -- The stage is set for the Billie Jean King Cup 2025 Asia-Oceania Group-1 in association with AITA and PMDTA, as India will host the tournament from April 8 at the Mhalunge Balewadi tennis complex in Pune.

The Indian team will play against New Zealand, Chinese Taipei, Korea Republic, Thailand, and Hong Kong, China, in a round-robin group. The top two teams will advance to the tournament's play-off stage.

"Everyone is looking forward to the tournament, and I think we are prepared. The team's bonding well too, and we are waiting to get started. I would just tell them (the younger players) that you are playing for the country. Give your best. It's a lot of people's dream to be here and to be in this position. So just give yo...