Revolt is the most remarkable thing in Indian tennis: Somdev

Last Updated: Sunday, January 13, 2013, 09:02

Somdev Devvarman on Saturday asserted that their collective refusal to play in Davis Cup does not potray India and its tennis players in bad light and the "revolt is one of the most remarkable things" that has happened in Indian sport.

AITA to form committee, stalemate continues

Last Updated: Saturday, January 12, 2013, 20:58

Stung by the boycott of top players for the Davis Cup tie, a beleaguered AITA today decided to appoint a special committee to look into the grievances of the rebels even as the standoff showed no signs of ending with the tennis body and the players engaging in a fresh blame game.

AITA challenge Somdev`s claim, say offers were communicated

Last Updated: Saturday, January 12, 2013, 20:45

AITA on Saturday refuted Somdev Devvarman`s claim that the players were completely unaware of the additional concessions made by the national tennis federation, saying they had discussed the new offers with at least three players.

Tennis crisis a shame: Anand Amritraj

Last Updated: Saturday, January 12, 2013, 18:56

Former Davis Cupper Anand Amritraj today described the ongoing crisis in Indian tennis following the players` revolt against the AITA a shame and said that both the parties should work out a comprise formula and resolve the issue quickly.

AITA to appoint special committee to address players` concern

Last Updated: Saturday, January 12, 2013, 16:03

The beleaguered All India Tennis Association (AITA) on Saturday decided to appoint a special committee, likely to be headed by a retired judge, to address the demands made by revolting players.

AITA has been unprofessional and unethical: Somdev

Last Updated: Saturday, January 12, 2013, 15:54

Indian tennis star Somdev Devvarman, who is leading a players` revolt against the All India Tennis Association, on Saturday lambasted the body and called it "unprofessional" and "unethical" for snubbing the rebel group.

Lack of trust costs India a full strength Davis Cup side

Last Updated: Friday, January 11, 2013, 22:37

The ongoing Davis Cup revolt could have ended on Friday but for lack of trust on both the sides.

Rebels defend tough stand, continue to remain unavailable

Last Updated: Friday, January 11, 2013, 20:59

The rebel group, demanding better playing conditions from the AITA, today said they will continue to remain unavailable for Davis Cup selection until the tennis federation engages with them in "good faith".

`Hurt` Zeeshan promises to give his best

Last Updated: Friday, January 11, 2013, 20:57

A "hurt" Zeeshan Ali on Friday said that his credentials as coach were never in doubt and promised to give his best in the upcoming Davis Cup tie against South Korea despite having an inexperienced side at his disposal.

AITA selects depleted team for Davis Cup

Last Updated: Friday, January 11, 2013, 15:12

The AITA, on Friday, selected a depleted team for the Davis Cup tie against South Korea as the revolting players have not been able to come to an agreement with the governing body.

Revolting players stick to stand, AITA not worried

Last Updated: Thursday, January 10, 2013, 19:43

The All India Tennis Association (AITA) would be forced to select a depleted side to counter South Korea as none of the eight revolting players has made himself available for Davis Cup selection so far.

Ministry firm with its policy, Amritraj can`t play for India

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 9, 2013, 18:46

AITA`s efforts to rope in US-based Prakash Amritraj in the Davis Cup squad to negate a boycott threat from the top players came to a nought today with the Sports Ministry sticking to its policy that only Indian passport holders can represent the country.