Sachin Tendulkar becomes IAF Group Captain

Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar added another feather to his crown on Friday, as he was conferred the rank of Group Captain by the Indian Air Force (IAF).

The ?Master Blaster? said it is one of the ?greatest honours? he has ever received.

Tendulkar is expected to motivate young Indians to join the IAF and serve the nation.

Speaking about his 21-year career in international cricket, Tendulkar said he does not play for money, and for him scoring runs for the nation is more important than money.

?I don’t play cricket for money, happy to score runs more than money,? he said.

Asked if his son (Arjun) too will follow his footsteps and join Team India, Tendulkar said he will give the boy independence to become whatever he wishes to in life.

Commenting on the ongoing ‘spot-fixing’ scam, he said Indian players have never been contacted by bookies.

?Never ever in my 21 years of international cricket, have I heard that bookies approached Indian players,? Tendulkar told reporters at the event here.

? The International Cricket Council (ICC) can take all the necessary measures required so that the game moves in the right direction,? Tendulkar said.

?Let cricket be clean game,? Tendulkar added.