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I thoroughly enjoyed Sanath’s innings: Sachin
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SportsDesk on 15 May, 2008 03:24:05
 
By OUR CORRESPONDENT
Mumbai, May 15: Mumbai Indians’s skipper Sachin Tendulkar declared that he
had been waiting to come back to the field and his IPL debut was special in more
ways than one.
"Yesterday it was a very special day for me. All this while I wanted to walk
into the field and start playing. But it is not that easy when you come back
after an injury. The win was a treat for us. And also watching Sanath play from
the non-strikers end was something I thoroughly enjoyed," said Tendulkar.
Mumbai Indians’ were looking to continue the momentum they had picked up with
the win over Chennai Super Kings against the Kolkata Knight Riders, he said.
"After losing four matches early we lacked momentum but we have bounced back.
Jayasuriya is surely given a new lease of life to the team. I do not want to
think about the semifinals yet as we want to take it step by step. Right now our
focus is on the match against Knight Riders on Friday," added the little master.
"Both teams are good competitors and I know for sure that it would be a close
call. But it will be a match to delight spectators," added Tendulkar.
On his battle with Shoaib Akhtar he added, "It has never been a battle between
individuals. It is a team game and two individuals put against each other
doesn’t serve the purpose."
"Twenty20 is not just for youngsters and that has been proved in this
competition.
"I have never entertained that question of older players not being made for
this format," said Tedulkar, on whether seniors could handle the format.
"It (playing T20) is a terrific feeling and the atmosphere is different.
Playing at Wankhede has been always special and the crowd has supported us and I
hope they keep doing that in future as well," added the master blaster about his
Twenty20 experience.