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New Delhi: Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday said he was looking forward to the challenge of leading Mumbai Indians in the high-profile Indian Premier League starting on April 18.
"It is going to be a challenge. I was not expecting it (to captain the Mumbai side). Mukesh Ambani spoke to me and he wanted me to lead the side. I have accepted it and I am looking forward to it," he said.
Tendulkar did not believe his side is one of the weakest in the eight-team league and said he was happy with the composition of the team.
"I am happy with the team. It has a nice blend of seniors and juniors, it is a terrific team. Who says we have a weak side, let the tournament start and everybody will know," he told NDTV.
The master batsman was also happy that he got feisty tweaker Harbhajan Singh in his side and said the 'turbanator' would be an asset to the team.
"He is a world class player, I am happy that I have got him. Anybody who has played for more than 10 years for his country should be a terrific player."
When asked about the prospect of facing India team-mates like Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid and MS Dhoni in the IPL, Tendulkar said it would be a new but exciting experience.
"It will be a strange experience, playing against somebody who are next to me in the dressing room. It is a club system, it will be a new experience. It will be exciting for players as well as spectators."
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