Sachin great but nothing important about RR-MI match: Dravid

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Press Trust of India Jaipur
Last Updated : Sep 19 2013 | 4:10 PM IST
The Champions League Twenty20 is all set to be Sachin Tendulkar's swansong as a Mumbai Indians player but Rajasthan Royals captain Rahul Dravid feels it still doesn't make their opening clash on September 21 any special.
"Yes, Sachin is a great player and we have played against each other and also as team mates but I feel that there is nothing important in this match. It would be a challenge for us but it should be seen as a match between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians only," Dravid told reporters here.
"I wish we come face to face in semifinals too in this tournament," added Dravid at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium.
Asked if this CLT20 could also be his last, Dravid said he has not yet taken a call on that.
"Speaking about the emotions for this being my last T20 tournament, I have still not decided about the next year. I wish to concentrate on this tournament only," he said.
"The performance and the spirit would be decisive and if we are able to play to our potential than we would be in contention. Every tournament is important whether it is first or last," he added.
Dravid praised local hero southpaw Ashok Menaria and hoped he might get a bigger role.
"I am happy about the left hander. He had a lean last season but has come back strongly with fine performances in Emerging trophy and also for India 'A'.
"I hope to get him bowl a few overs and also more opportunities to bat. But it all would depend upon the team strategy. First he would have to be fit into the team plans," said the captain.
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First Published: Sep 19 2013 | 4:10 PM IST

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