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Cautious start by Sachin

Named in the Test squad for the series against Zimbabwe, Sachin Tendulkar isn8217;t sure if he will be fit for the first Test starting on S...

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Named in the Test squad for the series against Zimbabwe, Sachin Tendulkar isn8217;t sure if he will be fit for the first Test starting on September 17. Tendulkar, who missed the season opening tri-series in Sri Lanka because of the elbow surgery in May, is taking one step at a time. After a soft net session yesterday, Tendulkar briefed the media today about the status of his dodgy tennis elbow.

TENDULKAR SPEAK

It8217;s too early to say when I will be match fit as I have started practising only yesterday.

I started practising yesterday. It was not a full session. I batted against season cricket balls bowled at a slow pace of 40 kph and not 90 mph which I have to face in matches. I faced around 35-40 balls.

I have to take gradual steps. The next step would be to practice longer with the season cricket ball. I used to practice with a special ball, something which is in between in hardness a tennis and season ball so that the impact on his operated elbow is not too much.

TIME LINE

August, 2004: Tendulkar is troubled by tennis elbow and sits out for the tri-series in Holland featuring India, Australia and Pakistan.

September, 2004: Travels with the team to England for the Natwest Challenger one-day series and the subsequent ICC Champions Trophy but fails to take field.

October, 2004: Misses the first two Tests of the four-match home series against Australia but returns for third Test at Nagpur.

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November, 2004: Plays the Platinum Jubliee game against Pakistan and two Tests against South Africa.

December, 2004: Tour Bangladesh and plays two Tests and two one-dayers.

March, 2005: Plays three Tests against Pakistan.

April, 2005: Plays six ODIs against Pakistan

May, 2005: Undergoes surgery in England.

August, 2005: Misses Lanka tri-series but named in the Test squad for Zimbabwe tour.

 

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