"I pray to God that they get all the strength and that they go out there and perform and express themselves, and all I can say is just enjoy yourselves and the rest will follow.
They've really worked hard for a number of years now and yes, the expectations are there, but who wants to go there and fail?" he asked.
"They are all going out there to give their best and get medals for India and that would be just unbelievable, more the better. So, all the very best and whether you bring back medals or not, what matters is your effort and we are very proud of you," said Tendulkar, the world's highest run-getter in both Test and ODIs. .
The senior India batsman was not in favour of direct introduction of day-night Test but said that it should be first trialled in first class cricket.
"I think it's not as easy as it seems. As long as you're sure of the ball retaining its colour and it's being picked by the batters, then you can try it out.
"But I wouldn't straightaway go to Test cricket. Why not first try it out in first class cricket and get response from the players all across the world, not just a few countries, but all across the world and then take that step forward," he said.
A die-hard Roger Federer, Tendulklar said that the Swiss tennis master can win another Grand Slam title.
"I think a great player will always be a great player. Class is permanent. Form can be, you know, there can be dips. Yes, I think he can (win another Grand Slam), for sure."(PTI)
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