Pune, April 4 -- The Indian team is slated to play the Billie Jean King Cup 2025 Asia-Oceania Group-1, from April 8 to April 12 at the Mhalunge Balewadi tennis complex in Pune.

India will be eyeing a berth in the playoffs stage for the second time in the tournament's history at the event being hosted after a decade in India, 25 years in Maharashtra, and the first time in Pune.

The event, which is supported by the Dept of Sports and Youth Services, Govt of Maharashtra, and the Sports Authority of India, will have Pune-based leaders in the Spice Industry, Suhana, joining the fans as well in the Indian team's corner as team sponsors in a bid to strengthen the cause of Indian women's tennis players, a release said.

The Indian team will hav...