India batsman Sachin Tendulkar has won his fitness battle for the forthcoming Test series against Australia after recovering from an elbow injury, reports BBC.
The 35-year-old will join the India training camp next week for the series beginning on 9 October, following tests with physiotherapist Paul Close.
Tendulkar was injured during the final Test against Sri Lanka in August.
The Indian Cricket Board had earlier restrained the batsman from playing as Close said Tendulkar needed more rest.
Tendulkar's fitness is a major boost for India as they consider their batting line-up.
He holds the record for the most centuries in Tests, with 39 in 150 matches, and is only 77 short of beating Brian Lara's record for the most runs in Test cricket, the former West Indies captain having retired with a total of 11,953.
Tendulkar boost for Aussie Tests
FE Team | Published: September 27, 2008 00:00:00 | Updated: February 01, 2018 00:00:00
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