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Fleming to replace Tendulkar as MCC skipper for Tsunami tie

May 27, 2005 21:49 IST

New Zealand's Stephen Fleming is to replace the injured Sachin Tendulkar as captain of the MCC side to face an International XI at Lord's on June 14 in a match to raise funds for the victims of the Asian tsunami.

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Tendulkar had surgery this week on his left elbow and is expected to take four months to recover fully.

Indian team mate VVS Laxman will now play in the game which Tendulkar will attend to help with fund-raising.

Brian Lara will captain the International eleven.

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	Sub: A lion will always remain a lion A lion will always remain a lion - no matter what! No jackal can ever emulate a lion. Same holds for Sachin Tendulkar. No Stephen ... Posted by Sumeet Swaroop

	Sub: its 1 to 10 sachin its 1 to 10 sachin and some one next start with 11. there is no one who can replace the mastreo.He is the best. Its ... Posted by swas

	Sub: tendulkar is just a name! tendulkar is no more what he used to be!if things continue to go like this, and the manner he palys nowadays,he will become a liability ... Posted by chandan

	Sub: Sachin to miss Tsunami match There is nothing reat in it. Tendulkar is no more a winning candidate for tourney. Posted by pm

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