Team India has lost the first ODI played against rivals Pakistan by 6 wickets but master blaster Sachin Tendulkar is confident that team India will bounce back into the ODI series.
Sharing views with media for the first time after announcing his ODI retirement, Sachin said he was confident the team would bounce back.
Sachin said, “I have no doubt that the team would bounce back. Even though I am not with the team my heart is with them.”
He added, “At this moment the team requires our support and wishes so that they can play good cricket.”
Meanwhile, the cricketer announced his retirement from ODIs on December 23 and thanked his fans for supporting his throughout his 23-years long ODI cricketing career.
Sachin Tendulkar said, “For the past 23 years I have been a part of the ODI team. It was a memorable journey. I would like to thank all the people who supported me through my ups and downs. It really means a lot.”
Further, he wished Happy New year to everyone, “2013 has just started, so I would like to wish everybody all the happiness and good health.”
When asked about his holidays in Masuri, Sachin said, “For the last 23 years, the cricket schedule has been very tight and I could get just a few occasions to spend time with the family. Here I was able to have long walk and appreciate how beautiful the country is and how fabulous the place is.”
It is said in news that Sachin Tendulkar has been holidaying in Masuri with wife Anjali, son Arjun and daughter Sara since December 23 just after announcing his ODI retirement.
