Tendulkar ruled out of tri-series

Amsterdam, August 21: India received a big jolt today in their quest to win the tri-series here with batting mainstay Sachin Tendulkar being ruled out of the tournament due to a 'tennis elbow'. "Tendulkar will not be participating in any of the matches of this tournament due to an acute onset of tennis elbow," Indian team manager Gautam Dasgupta announced here. India plays Pakistan today before taking on Australia on Monday. The final is slated for August 28.

Tendulkar had complained of stiffness in the elbow while practising for long periods at home but thought the discomfort was minor. Unfortunately, on arrival here in Holland, the stiffness and pain did not settle down and in fact got aggravated at his first net session. Team physiotherapist Andrew Leipus has advised the champion batsman to undergo conservative treatment and rehabilitation. An independent medical opinion taken in Amsterdam also supported this rehabilitation programme. 

The results of the initial physiotherapy treatments are promising and the Indian team management hopes to have him ready for the NatWest Challenge against England in the first week of September. "The Indian team is not looking for a replacement for Tendulkar because there is not enough time and there are already 15 players in the squad," Dasgupta said. (Agencies)

Published: Saturday, August 21, 2004 

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