There was shock when India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni announced (the bid) that Sachin Tendulkar was rested for Sunday showdown against Australia.Tendulkar dodges a security guard during the game against Sri Lanka in Perth. (AFP / Getty Images)
That remained the talking point, even after the victory of India four wickets on the hosts, a rare event this summer Down Under. However, according to a member of the management team, Sachin if he wanted a break.
Could not get a confirmation of the Master.
"Sachin has been playing almost nonstop since the Boxing Day Test and chose to rest ... It was after Sachin networks reported on Saturday that the coach (Duncan Fletcher), he would like to take a break ... There is nothing more for him, "the gentleman told The Telegraph.
He added: "As Sachin just wanted to rest for a game, he'll definitely be back in the XI on Tuesday, against Sri Lanka."
This game is also in Adelaide.
Interestingly, at the press conference, Gautam Gambhir MoM took the following line: "It is important to rotate, given the amount of cricket we play ... When we do not, everybody has a problem. When we started to run, then it is also a problem ... To be honest, this was the best XI. "
The last sentence clearly is a large comment and is unlikely to be welcomed in many quarters.
To Sachin, the most prolific run-getter and the 1st century-maker in both tests and ODIs, the ongoing tri-series marks its return in version 50-over cricket.
Sachin, of course, though short of 100 international hundreds - his last three innings figure was 11 months ago at the World Cup 2011.
That remained the talking point, even after the victory of India four wickets on the hosts, a rare event this summer Down Under. However, according to a member of the management team, Sachin if he wanted a break.
Could not get a confirmation of the Master.
"Sachin has been playing almost nonstop since the Boxing Day Test and chose to rest ... It was after Sachin networks reported on Saturday that the coach (Duncan Fletcher), he would like to take a break ... There is nothing more for him, "the gentleman told The Telegraph.
He added: "As Sachin just wanted to rest for a game, he'll definitely be back in the XI on Tuesday, against Sri Lanka."
This game is also in Adelaide.
Interestingly, at the press conference, Gautam Gambhir MoM took the following line: "It is important to rotate, given the amount of cricket we play ... When we do not, everybody has a problem. When we started to run, then it is also a problem ... To be honest, this was the best XI. "
The last sentence clearly is a large comment and is unlikely to be welcomed in many quarters.
To Sachin, the most prolific run-getter and the 1st century-maker in both tests and ODIs, the ongoing tri-series marks its return in version 50-over cricket.
Sachin, of course, though short of 100 international hundreds - his last three innings figure was 11 months ago at the World Cup 2011.
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