Check out: Rahul Bose’s ‘The Foundation’ to hold Equation 2010, a sports auction

Mahesh Bhupati: “My relationship with Mahesh is manifold. His company had managed the marketing of my event ‘Equation’. Not just that, they also represent me as my Celebrity Managers. And Mahesh, in a personal capacity, is a friend. This racquet is significant, Read More">especially because it’s the only racket won by an Indian in the mixedRead More

Mahesh Bhupati: "My relationship with Mahesh is manifold. His company had managed the marketing of my event 'Equation'. Not just that, they also represent me as my Celebrity Managers. And Mahesh, in a personal capacity, is a friend. This racquet is significant, especially because it's the only racket won by an Indian in the mixed doubles in history."

While, Mahesh Bhupati, on his part said "I have been continuously involved with 'Equation' from its inception. Its logistics, planning, scale and scope are a result of Rahul's passion for India and Indian sport. I am not surprised at the goodwill it has earned - The Foundation's work is compassionate, deep and considered. Who would not support such an organization?"

Leander Paes: “I have known Lee (Leander Paes) for over 2 decades now. Interestingly, we met on a rugby field as his father was a superb rugby player. He instantly offered his Wimbledon winning racquet. It doesn’t get any better than this.”

Leander Paes: "I have known Lee (Leander Paes) for over 2 decades now. Interestingly, we met on a rugby field as his father was a superb rugby player. He instantly offered his Wimbledon winning racquet. It doesn't get any better than this."

Roger Federer: “Mahesh (Bhupati) called me from Cincinnati & said ‘Rahul, you will never believe what I have with me!’ When he told me he was going to donate the shoes that Roger Federer had gifted him, we knew that we had a world class auction!”

Roger Federer: "Mahesh (Bhupati) called me from Cincinnati & said 'Rahul, you will never believe what I have with me!' When he told me he was going to donate the shoes that Roger Federer had gifted him, we knew that we had a world class auction!"

Abhinav Bindra: “Abhinav gave me a choice between his shooting glasses & his rifle. We thought that the rifle would have legal problems, but it turned out that he shoots with an air gun! In his words ‘If he is attached to anything in his life, then, it is this gun.”

Abhinav Bindra: "Abhinav gave me a choice between his shooting glasses & his rifle. We thought that the rifle would have legal problems, but it turned out that he shoots with an air gun! In his words 'If he is attached to anything in his life, then, it is this gun."

Sachin Tendulkar: “Sachin’s was the second piece of memorabilia that we got. It had taken him only couple of minutes to say yes. While he was on his way to Sri Lanka, he was only half a day in Mumbai. Still, he found time & gave it to us. A ‘True Champion’ to the core!”

Sachin Tendulkar: "Sachin's was the second piece of memorabilia that we got. It had taken him only couple of minutes to say yes. While he was on his way to Sri Lanka, he was only half a day in Mumbai. Still, he found time & gave it to us. A 'True Champion' to the core!"