Tendulkar will be missed for the 4th ODI against New Zealand in Hamilton. Tendulkar was injured during the 2nd ODI when tried to pull O'Brien delivery which hit his abdomen. Though he experienced pain, he continued to play and scored more than 50.
The MRI scan done on India's premier batsman has revealed internal bleeding in his stomach.
"I had stiffness in the region before the third ODI, but I had stretched myself too far. But I should be ready to play in a couple of days time," Tendulkar said.
So, the in-form Sachin should be available for the final ODI to be played on March 14, 2009 at Auckland.
Gary Kirsten said that the team is not worried about Sachin's absence and will be able to manage the 4th ODI without him.
The expectation from the team is much more after Tendulkar's remark that this is the best batting line up in the past 20 years. The team is expected to perform without his presence on March 11, in the 4th ODI.
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