Tendulkar has struggled to score runs for India in the past couple of series

Legendary Pakistan batsman Javed Miandad has called on Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar to quit while is on top of his game instead of trying to squeeze out every last drop he has left in the tank.

Speaking exclusive to ANI, Miandad stated that it may be time for Tendulkar to pave way for the youngsters to come into the team and show off their talent. 

“I don’t want to ask him to retire. Nobody can force him or push him. But if you ask me as a cricketer, he has played enough cricket. Maybe he’ll play for another 4 or 6 months. This kind of decision is entirely up to the player. Its better to leave cricket when you are wanted, but don’t leave when people say thank God he is gone. Great players should leave when they are on top, when they’re wanted. People are talking about him all the time; I don’t know what to say. My advice to him as a cricketer is that top cricketers should leave when they are on top,” Miandad said.

Miandad also expressed his delight over the resumptions of bi-lateral ties between Pakistan and India, and noted that it was crucial for the game and for both nations on a political level as well.

“I am very pleased to see India and Pakistan starting their cricket. We don’t mind playing cricket in India. It is nice to see these two countries starting their cricket. We like to continue with it. Lets try and come closer. We should not play once a while, we should play regularly. Its good for both the countries,” Miandad added.

Despite being knocked out in the semi-finals of the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Twenty20 by Sri Lanka, Miandad believes that the Pakistan players are starting to look more relaxed during pressure situations in matches.

“Pakistan team is very relaxed. The pressure is coming not from the inside, but from the outside. Winning and losing is part of the game. The more matches we play, this kind of pressure would not arise,” he said.