25 January 2005	Tuesday	14 Zilhaj 1425

MUMBAI, Jan 24: Leading batsman Sachin Tendulkar may miss India's home Test series against Pakistan starting next month because of an elbow injury.

The 31-year-old, out of action for almost three months last year because of tennis elbow, returned to action in October. However, he said on Monday he was still unsure if he would be fit enough to play against Pakistan.

"As of now I've been advised (to take) five to six weeks' rest by the doctors," Tendulkar told reporters. "We'll have to wait and see. After the rest period is over, I'll meet the doctors again and we'll take a decision. But I'll definitely try to play."

Tendulkar has not batted in the nets since a one-day international against Bangladesh in Dhaka on Dec 27. "There is no use in hurrying my return. When I come back, I should be fully fit so that I can do well for the team," he said.

The Mumbai batsman said he did not believe his injury was caused by a heavy bat. "I want to say again that the weight of my bat has nothing to do with the injury. A lot of people have been saying that but they don't know much about the game," Tendulkar said. -Reuters