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Tendulkar Hands over MI Captaincy to Harbhajan Singh

  •   Mon, Apr 02 2012 09:28:48 PM

Chennai, Apr 2 (PTI): Sachin Tendulkar today decided to hand over the captaincy of Mumbai Indians in the fifth edition of IPL to Harbhajan Singh following a discussion with the management of Mumbai Indians.

"Sachin Tendulkar in discussion with the management of Mumbai Indians has decided to hand over the responsibilities of captaining Mumbai Indians in Season V of the Indian Premier League to ace off spinner Harbhajan Singh," a press release issued by Mumbai Indians stated.

"The Mumbai Indians is more than a team. It is like a family to me. At this point of time, I feel I need a break from the responsibility of captaincy of the Mumbai Indians. After due consideration, I discussed my intention to hand over the Captainship of the team to Harbhajan Singh, with Mukeshbhai and Nitabhabhi," Tendulkar was quoted in the media release.

Tendulkar further stated, "I was touched by the graciousness and wholehearted support they offered me while emphasising that they would accept any decision which helps me to continue enjoying the game. Harbhajan will have my wholehearted support as the senior-most player in the team."

  

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  • anil lobo, mangalore

    Tue, Apr 03 2012

    Sachin has taken good decision. He can concentrate on his batting.All the best Bhajj. Thanks to Sachin

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  • sunil, q8/mlore

    Tue, Apr 03 2012

    sachin,,,,,,, it shows your selfishess...he is playing for money.. in ipl. and endorsement....
    every one knows he plays for him.. not 4 team... he told dravid ,, that v wont retired untilll bcci kick them out from indian team.. but dravid dint listen to sachin...thats why.. sachin dint attended for dravids ,final farewell function organised by bcci... god of cricket sachin selfish..,,,,

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