I'm a sportsman, not a : Sachin

Pune, May 01 (ANI): Finally breaking his silence over his Rajya Sabha nomination, Indian cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar today said that he was nominated because he had represented India for 22 years through cricket. Sachin made it clear that although he was proud and honoured for his nomination, he was a sportsman first and foremost, and would always continue to be one. The master blaster further expressed his deep desire to work for sports and sportsmen after his retirement.