Mahesh Bhupathi

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CLOSE-IN ON: Indian's Gaurav Chauhan (R) punches Pakistan's Sanaullah during their South Asian Games (SAG) bout in Kathmandu, Nepal. AP Photo

What would be sport like on return from pandemic?

Some of India's top sportspersons give their views on how their disciplines would be like when competitions restart

26 Apr 2020 2:11 PM

Former India Davis Cup captain Mahesh Bhupathi on Friday said young players in the country needed expert coaches to guide them to perform better at the international level. (Photo: AFP)

'Young players need expert coaches to rise in international level': Mahesh Bhupathi

He recalled that there were several players who were in the top five rankings at junior level in the 1990s, but could not do bigger things.

21 Dec 2019 2:00 PM

Talking about the tie against Pakistan, Mahesh Bhupathi said Team India would win without much trouble. (Photo: AFP)

'Not surprised by how AITA dealt with me but it hurts': Mahesh Bhupathi

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

28 Nov 2019 12:50 PM

Indian tennis players want safety guarantees before they travel to Islamabad for their Davis Cup tie against Pakistan, captain Mahesh Bhupathi said on Wednesday. (Photo: AFP)

'Indian players want safety guarantees for Pakistan trip': Bhupathi

Pakistan last week expelled India’s ambassador and suspended bilateral trade and all public transport links with India.

14 Aug 2019 7:00 PM

Mahesh Bhupathi at an event in New Delhi on Saturday.

We don’t have tennis culture, says Mahesh

Former India tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi fired verbal volleys on Saturday as he rued the lack of tennis culture in the country.

25 Nov 2018 2:00 AM

Mahesh lauds Lara for taking a stand

Mahesh says that people need to stop engaging with those accused of sexual harassment.

21 Oct 2018 12:08 AM

The dancer in Lara Dutta comes alive

Lara Dutta will soon be seen in a new avatar — as the judge of a dance show.

11 Mar 2018 12:29 AM

Switzerland’s Roger Federer (Photo: AFP)

That retro feel

India’s first Grand Slam champion Mahesh Bhupathi said it was yet “another outrageous achievement” by Federer.

18 Feb 2018 8:13 AM

Keeping netizens buzzing

Malaika Arora had no qualms when it came to calling out a troll, who posted less than decent comments on her Instagram feed.

06 Aug 2017 12:16 AM

Leander is no spring chicken: Jaidip Mukerjea

Mukerjea also remarked that to Paes’ decision to speak to the media ahead of the Davis Cup tie, which had two debutants, was in bad taste.

11 Apr 2017 1:50 AM

Mahesh Bhupathi put up a screen shot of his WhatsApp conversation with Leander Paes on social media in a free-for-all slugfest aimed at countering Paes' charge of being dropped in humiliating fashion at the last minute. (Photo: AFP)

Mahesh Bhupathi, Leander Paes in ugly spat over Davis Cup selection

Bhupathi lashed out at his former doubles partner, who was dropped from the squad for India vs Uzbekistan Davis Cup tie.

10 Apr 2017 4:40 PM

Davis cup: Sulking paes was unprofessional, says Mahesh Bhupathi

Bhupathi pulled no punches during his verbal backhands against his former doubles partner turned rival.

10 Apr 2017 3:08 AM

The Indian team celebrate their 3-0 win over Uzbekistan in their Davis Cup Group I Round Two tie in Bengaluru on Saturday. (Photo: Shashidhar B.)

Davis Cup: India rock and roll into playoffs

Bopanna attacked the net and hit the backhand down the middle to set up the service break of Fayziev in the second game.

09 Apr 2017 12:54 AM

Ramkumar Ramanathan celebrates after his 6-2, 5-7, 6-2, 7-5 win over Uzbekistan’s Temur Isamilov in India’s Group I Davis Cup tie in Bengaluru. (Photo: Shahidhar B.)

Davis Cup: Hosts Claim Day One honours

Ramkumar, debutant Prajnesh win their singles rubbers to give India 2-0 lead over Uzbekistan.

08 Apr 2017 2:23 AM

Members of the Indian and the Uzbekistan teams pose prior to the Davis Cup draw ceremony in Bengaluru. (Photo: Shahidhar B.)

Davis Cup: Hesh hedges bets on new-look side

Fayziev will be pulling triple duty as he is also slated to play the doubles tie along with Dustov.

07 Apr 2017 2:17 AM

Leander Paes, who made his Davis Cup debut against Japan in 1990 at Jaipur, has been dropped from the Davis Cup team on form for the first time in 27 years. (Photo: AP)

Mahesh Bhupathi drops veteran Leander Paes from Davis Cup squad

India's non-playing captain Mahesh Bhupathi instead selected Rohan Bopanna to pair with Sriram Balaji.

06 Apr 2017 12:22 PM

Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna at a training session in Bengaluru on Wednesday, ahead of their Davis Cup Group I tie against Uzbekistan beginning Friday. (Photo: Shashidhar B)

Unique situation, but exciting, says Mahesh Bhupathi

Bhupathi embraces new role as non-playing captain.

06 Apr 2017 3:19 AM

Sriram Balaji (from left), Rohan Bopanna, Ramakumar Ramanathan and Prajnesh Gunneswaran at a training session in Bengaluru on Tuesday, ahead of their Davis Cup Group I tie against Uzbekistan. (Photo: Shashidhar B.)

Goal is to get back into World Group, says Bhupathi

India were never a team brimming with talent, at least as far as the last few decades are concerned.

05 Apr 2017 2:57 AM

Ramkumar Ramanathan at a practice session in Bengaluru on Monday, ahead of India’s Davis Cup tie against Uzbekistan. (Photo: Shashidhar B.)

Need to be aggressive: Ramkumar Ramanathan

“The captain is very important. Mahesh has played a lot of ties. He knows what to do on-court and off-court,” Ram opined.

04 Apr 2017 1:51 AM

Losing Yuki a big blow, says Mahesh Bhupathi

Bhambri pulled out of the tie citing knee injury giving a selection headache & more trouble for newly appointed non-playing captain Bhupathi

03 Apr 2017 1:43 AM

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