Perhaps, too, they have their opinions about Australian umpires and some of the bowling actions seen hereabouts. Those responsible for citing Shoaib Akhtar have opened a Pandora's box and the lid may not easily be replaced. Undoubtedly these Indians will not merely expect a fair go, they will demand it. Tendulkar's first period as captain did not go well. He seemed cramped and worried about making mistakes.
Great players yearn to erase failures from their records.
Tendulkar did not seek office on that first occasion because he was young and still building his game and confidence. Moreover, he had senior players around him, and lacked the words to lift them. Then he had only his deeds. Nor was he eager to resume an office whose solitude he had tasted. But it fell upon him anyhow and he seems at ease.