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Press Trust of India Posted online: Friday, March 30, 2007 at 1923 hours IST Updated: Friday, March 30, 2007 at 1928 hours IST
Mumbai, March 30: Ian Chappell's retirement advisory to Sachin Tendulkar drew the ire of former Indian cricketers who reacted strongly to his comments, saying that the little master does not need anybody's advice and has been in the game long enough to decide his future.
In his column for the Mid-Day newspaper, Chappell stirred a hornet's nest by saying Tendulkar has become a shadow of his former self in the last three or four years and has looked like a player trying to ‘eke out a career’.
Former India stumper and current Maharashtra coach, Chandrakant Pandit said Tendulkar has played the game for long to judge himself and decide on retirement.
"Sachin Tendulkar is good enough to know his ability and approach towards the game. He is an experienced player and knows how long he should carry on playing," Pandit said.
"With his experience, he knows what is required at that level, he is very much aware. He can judge himself better than anybody else. I don’t think anybody should advice him whether to continue or not," he added.
Baroda coach Ashok Mankad felt Chappell's comments about Tendulkar playing only for records were uncalled for as the little champion was known to be a team man and motivator.
"I don't think Sachin has that kind of mindset to play for statistics, he is far above all those petty things."
"Having worked with him for three years and followed his career, I found that he is a positive energy and always puts in and expects hundred per cent from himself and others," he said.
