Tendulkar returning to competitive cricket
Cricinfo staff
September 17, 2005 '
It has been confirmed by former Indian spinner Sunil Joshi that Sachin Tendulkar, who in May underwent surgery on his elbow, is returning to competitive cricket next week.
Tendulkar will play in the Canara Bank Centenary Cricket Championship 2005, due to get underway on Monday. Speaking to reporters, Joshi said:
"The big news is that MRF is playing and Sachin (Tendulkar) has confirmed his participation in the tournament. This will be a good practice session for him (Tendulkar) before he goes for the Super Series," he said.
Tendulkar, who has been selected in World XI's one-day and Test squads, has been asked to confirm his availability for the Super Series by September 21. MRF's first game is on Tuesday, against Indian Airlines.