New Delhi: The star of Compaq Cup tri-series in Sri Lanka, Sachin Tendulkar, defends India's ability to be the world's No. 1 One-Day team.
Following his 44th One-Day century in the tri-series final that earned India a 46-run victory over Sri Lanka, the Master Blaster returned among the world's top 10 ODI batsmen for the first time in 10 months.
In an exclusive interview to CNN-IBN Associate Cricket Editor Nishant Arora, Tendulkar talks about the future of the Indian team and his plans.
CNN-IBN: Congratulations Sachin! Can you brief up us your experience so far in Indian cricket team?
Sachin Tendulkar: It's been a fantastic journey and I have thoroughly enjoyed and every moments has been a special one because playing cricket for India means the world to me. I have grew up dreaming about playing cricket for my country and I am living my dream today. It's going to be almost 20 years after couple of months. I am very happy about it and also thankful to God, who has given this opportunity to me to play for such a long period. I feel extremely fortunate that I have contributed in the game of cricket for my nation for couple of decades.
CNN-IBN: This is a big season for you, Champions Trophy followed by series against Australia. How you see the coming season and where would you like to see Indian team by the end of this season?
Sachin Tendulkar: It's going to be a challenging season. I wish we could play more Test cricket this season. We will try to live up to the expectation of the entire nation and put our best. We as a team have targeted our goals and hope to fulfill everyone's dream. We will be at the top.
CNN-IBN: Do you think India is potentially at No.1 position and do they have it to be No.1?
Sachin Tendulkar: Yes, we definitely have the spirit, the desire and the hunger to be in the No.1 position. We are putting our best and ready to face the incoming situations. Though Indian team had to face many a times a roller-coaster ride but recent matches that we have played were terrific. It's never going to be a smooth journey. But one thing we have is our team spirit which helps to keep us together and boost up our confidence to play better.
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