Tendulkar hails India’s Asia Cup triumph

India, led by stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma, pipped Bangladesh by three wickets off the last ball in a thrilling Asia Cup final to lift the title, even as regular skipper Virat Kohli was rested.

Sachin Tendulkar hailed India's performance at the Asia Cup in an event in Mumbai on Sunday.(FILE IMAGE)

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday hailed Indian team’s Asia Cup triumph in the UAE, saying it was a complete team effort.

“I did not see all the matches. Whenever I see, I feel happy for the way we (Indian team) are performing”, he said.

“I will give the credit to the whole team. Individuals come and perform well, some players play the series well, some players cannot perform as desired but eventually I’ll say that I feel happy after seeing the team effort."

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The cricket legend was speaking after flagging off the IDBI Federal Life Insurance Mumbai Half Marathon from the Jio Gardens in suburban Bandra Kurla Complex.

“I would like to congratulate everyone. Eventually what you want is a good team effort and that the team has performed well,” said Tendulkar.