<p>“It has been a very special tournament for us, barring today. Most likely I will be playing next year as well. It has been fun playing in the IPL. I have enjoyed a lot. I have always enjoyed playing cricket,” Tendulkar said after his side lost by 22 runs to Chennai Super Kings in the IPL III summit clash here.<br /><br />Tendulkar said poor fielding has cost his side dear in the grand finale at the DY Patil Stadium, although their slow beginning in the run-chase was also to be blamed.<br />“A couple of important catches cost us. There is a saying that catches win matches. The start in the run-chase also was not up to the mark. We could have accelerated a little bit more,” he said. “Towards the end, Kieron Pollard came in with a fine effort but it was a bit late. We tried hard to accelerate the run-rate but it was one of those days when things did not click,” he added.<br /><br />Tendulkar also thanked the franchise owner, support staff, his team-mates and the crowd for their support. “I want to thank all the Mumbai Indians supporters. It’s been a terrific journey,” he said.</p>
<p>“It has been a very special tournament for us, barring today. Most likely I will be playing next year as well. It has been fun playing in the IPL. I have enjoyed a lot. I have always enjoyed playing cricket,” Tendulkar said after his side lost by 22 runs to Chennai Super Kings in the IPL III summit clash here.<br /><br />Tendulkar said poor fielding has cost his side dear in the grand finale at the DY Patil Stadium, although their slow beginning in the run-chase was also to be blamed.<br />“A couple of important catches cost us. There is a saying that catches win matches. The start in the run-chase also was not up to the mark. We could have accelerated a little bit more,” he said. “Towards the end, Kieron Pollard came in with a fine effort but it was a bit late. We tried hard to accelerate the run-rate but it was one of those days when things did not click,” he added.<br /><br />Tendulkar also thanked the franchise owner, support staff, his team-mates and the crowd for their support. “I want to thank all the Mumbai Indians supporters. It’s been a terrific journey,” he said.</p>