Kambli denies making remarks against Tendulkar

8220;I have never said anything against Tendulkar. He is my friend for 26 years,people should know that I will never say such a thing against my friend. He is currently in London and I will meet him soon,8221; Kambli told reporters in Mumbai.

The 37-year-old former batsman apologised to Tendulkar for the inconvenience cause to him and his family by the report.

8220;We share a very good family relationship and I and a lot of my friends are shattered by this. My family is also shattered by this,8221; he said.

Asked from where such a report emanated,Kambli said 8220;I don8217;t know but its is completely baseless. I condemn it. I don8217;t do anything for publicity. I know people love me and I have fans who love me. I will not do anything for cheap publicity.

Kambli is reported to have said that Tendulkar did not help him when he was on decline. 8220;We are very close8230; We were very close. He could have done a little more,but he didn8217;t,8221; Kambli is quoted as saying by a newspaper.