Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has disclosed that he did not have the freedom to choose his own team during his tenure as captain of the Indian Test side in the 1990s. The revelation came during a recent interview where Tendulkar reflected on the challenges he faced while leading the national team.
Tendulkar, widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history, served as India's Test captain on two separate occasions between 1996 and 2000. His captaincy record was mixed, with the team winning only four of the 25 Tests he led.
The batting maestro's comments shed light on the structural constraints that existed in Indian cricket administration during that era, where selection decisions were often influenced by board officials and zonal representation policies rather than purely on the captain's preferences.
