Sachin Tendulkar

Sandeep Patil recalls Sachin Tendulkar's shock over replacement discussion

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Former BCCI selector Sandeep Patil has shared details of a 2012 conversation with Sachin Tendulkar, where he informed the cricketer that the selection committee was considering his replacement due to poor form. Tendulkar reacted with surprise, asking 'Are you serious?' This discussion preceded Tendulkar's retirement from ODIs shortly after.