Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar has broken his silence on the spot-fixing scandal which has rocked IPL, Indian media has reported.
“It has always hurt me when the game of cricket is in the news for the wrong reasons. The developments in the last two weeks have been shocking and disappointing. As cricketers we are always taught to go out, fight hard, give our very best and play in the true spirit of the game,” Tendulkar who retired from IPL after Mumbai Indians won the title for the first time.
After maintaining silence on the issue which has rocked not just the IPL but cricket itself, Tendulkar has urged the authorities "to take sincere steps to get to the root of the issue".
“During this difficult phase, I join every cricketer, from the boys in the maidans across the country to those who represent clubs, states and the country, who trust the authorities to take sincere steps to get to the root of the issue. The faith reposed by the millions of fans should be justified and we owe it to them to ensure that Indian cricket is all about pride and joy,” the statement added.
Tendulkar's outburst comes at a time when Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni has kept stubbornly silent despite being repeatedly questioned on the crisis.
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