da lvbet： There is good news on world’s premier batsman Sachin Tendulkar’s toeinjury
31-Aug-2001There is good news on world’s premier batsman Sachin Tendulkar’s toeinjury. Dr Mark Fergusson, who treated Tendulkar at the JohannesburgSports Clinic over the past four days, said some adjustments had beenmade to his boots and the cricketer was feeling comfortable. Heconfirmed that Tendulkar will have “no problems” once he startsplaying again, reports the Press Trust of India.”We have made adjustments to the boots he will be wearing and alreadyhe has shown no signs of pain,” Fergusson said. Fergusson, anarthroscopic surgeon who has earlier successfully treated Anil Kumbleand Javagal Srinath, said the boots which are manufactured in SouthAfrica, have been approved by Tendulkar’s doctors in Mumbai.”With the changes to his boots he will have no problems. The right toewill not be troubled,” he said. Tendulkar should be able to practiceand play some matches in a couple of days and would be able toparticipate in a charity match in London scheduled for September 18,Fergusson said.”By the time the tour to South Africa starts, he would be ready toplay in all Tests,” he said. However, Tendulkar may have to undergoregular tests to ensure that he was in a fit condition, the doctorsaid.According to a PTI report on Friday, Tendulkar sounded positive abouthis rehabilitation, “my injury does not need treatment as such. Butthat part (right toe) has to be rested for some more time. Now thepain has reduced but I will have to continue wearing the newlyprescribed shoes which cushions the injured part.”