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A piece of my heart will always beat for Kerala Blasters: Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday (September 16) said "a piece of my heart will always beat" for Kerala Blasters, after selling off his stakes in the franchise before the start of the new ISL season.

By Pti

Sachin Tendulkar

New Delhi, September 16: Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday (September 16) said "a piece of my heart will always beat" for Kerala Blasters, after selling off his stakes in the franchise before the start of the new Indian Super League (ISL) football season. Tendulkar has always been an integral part of the Blasters set-up and was often seen cheering the team from the stands in home and away games.

Sachin Tendulkar to sell his stakes of ISL club Kerala Blasters?Sachin Tendulkar to sell his stakes of ISL club Kerala Blasters?

"In its fifth year, it is important that the club puts the building blocks for the next five years and beyond. It is also a time for me to reflect on the role that I should play. After reflecting and much discussion with my team, I have decided to exit my association with Kerala Blasters as a co-promoter," Tendulkar said in a statement.

"I strongly believe that Kerala Blasters is in very good shape and on its path to attain many more successes with the backing of its fans offering unconditional support. I am very proud of Kerala Blasters and a piece of my heart will always beat for the club."

Tendulkar has been associated with the franchise since its inception in 2014. “Over the last four years, Kerala Blasters Football Club has been an integral part of my life. I have undergone all the emotions that millions of Kerala Blasters fans have undergone during this period.

"My association with Kerala Blasters was driven with the intent to reignite the passion for the game and give the many fans and the abundant talent in Kerala, a national platform to express themselves. It has been a thrilling experience to chase this pursuit and something which I will always cherish," the batting great said in the statement.

Story first published: Sunday, September 16, 2018, 16:28 [IST]
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