Sachin Tendulkar: Players Need To Be More Responsible

Tweet The IPL parties which came into limelight after India’s debacle in T20 World Cup have been pointed out to be the reason behind poor performance of the players. India’s cricket ace Sachin Tendulkar who chose to skip IPL parties has said that players need to be more responsible toward the game. For Sachin Tendulkar, the game is of paramount importance.

On being questioned on allegations on IPL parties behind India’s dismal show at the T20 World Cup, Sachin said, “While the issue of IPL parties being a reason for the poor performance of the team is debatable, we all know that as players we need to be more responsible and get our priorities right... I cannot speak for others...I didn’t attend any of those parties, because for me it was more about focusing on the next game. Maybe that’s how I am.”

Tendulkar after laying the foundation stone of the superspecialty building of the Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital,said"Parties and performance are two different things that cannot be related and every player should know his responsibility.”

Don't blame IPL parties for WT20 flop: Tendulkar‎

Tweet "I did not go for any of the IPL parties. I always wanted to be ready for the next match."

Contradicting Mahendra Singh Dhoni's views, senior batsman Sachin Tendulkar on Friday said the parties at the Indian Premier League cannot be blamed for India's debacle in the just-concluded Twenty20 World Cup in the West Indies.

India failed to reach the semi-finals of the Twenty20 World Cup and skipper Dhoni said the late night parties and continuous travelling during the IPL took a toll on the players' body.

Tendulkar, however, begged to differ and said every player should be aware of their responsibilities.

"Parties and performance are two different things that cannot be related and every player should know his responsibility," Tendulkar told reporters after laying the foundation stone for an extension of Deenanath Mangeshkar hospital in Pune.