Former South African great Graeme Pollock is sad that the opening duo of Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting hasn't quite "hit it off" for Mumbai Indians in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL).
"I am watching the IPL with interest, just a little bit sad that the great players Tendulkar and Ponting haven't really hit it off," Pollock posted on his facebook page.
The stylish batsman of yesteryears said it's always difficult to take a call on retirement.
"It is always a hard decision to know when to get out," he said.
Having slumped to their worst defeat in the tournament, Mumbai Indians skipper Ricky Ponting had earlier in the day admitted that his and Sachin Tendulkar's poor form has affected the team's performance in the league.
While Ponting has already retired from international cricket, Tendulkar quit One-day internationals in December last year.
In five matches in this season's IPL, Tendulkar, who will be turning 41 on April 24, has managed scores of 23, 0, 1, 44 and 1. While Ponting's sequence read 28, 6, 0, 14 and 4.
Another South African great Barry Richards, commenting on Pollock's reaction, said once a player crosses 34, he cannot buy more than 3-4 years on experience.
"Is sad but well remember when reactions slow around 34 then u can get by for 3/4 more years on experience but eventually the decision has to be made cruel but true!" Richards said.
