Indian master blaster Sachin Tendulkar has dismissed all speculations about his fitness saying he is doing fine and looking forward to give off his best in the World Cup starting on Friday.

Tendulkar, who played a fine innings of 91 against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge on Tuesday, said there was nothing wrong with his left calf, a blow to which saw him miss out on fielding during the hosts’ batting.

“I am fully fit. I did not take the field since I needed to put ice pack and ensure that no blood clot takes place,” said Tendulkar assuringly, in his typical quiet and confident manner.

Team doctor Ravindra Chadha too has given the green signal to Tendulkar on his fitness, suggesting the master batsman has no worry on this count.

“It was just a bruise,” said team manager Brijesh Patel. “Sachin is fine and he would attend all practice sessions and nets before the important game against South Africa at Hove on Saturday.”

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