If someone doesn't show aggression that doesn't mean they want to win less: Tendulkar

Bengaluru, February 8: Since Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri have joined forces as captain and coach of Indian cricket team, words like aggression, intent and expressiveness have taken the front seat.

In a strange way that has also put the spotlight on subdued players like Cheteshwar Pujara and M Vijay. Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar said it should be left to individual players as how they want to approach the game on the field.

India vs SA, Schedule

"There are some individuals who show exuberance while others have aggression inside them. It does not mean that if someone doesn't showcase their aggression, they want to win less. They all want to win. Some players have a different body language; some are different from the inside. Eventually, what matters is that everyone wants to win. And that is what we would discuss in the dressing room, that how would we win the match," said Tendulkar.

The Indian team under Kohli has been dominant at home and despite losing the Test series 1-2 to South Africa, India have taken an unassailable 3-0 lead in the ODI series.

Their efforts have also sparked comparisons with the older generation team. However, Tendulkar stayed away from the debate.

"I don't like comparing teams. Because when we start comparing, we subconsciously take away something from someone. They all have contributed in their own ways and to get to this level, all the players have sacrificed and worked hard. So I don't like taking away something from someone. I would rather say that whatever the team is, if we are doing well right now, we should stay with them and appreciate it.

"If they are not doing well, then we should encourage them, and support them. So, that is how I look at it," he said.