When in crisis, play Sachin, Sonia springs Rajya Sabha nomination

Parliament can now cock its ears for the most famous soft voice in the country, provided Sachin Tendulkar can take time off from his busy cricket schedule. The President tonight accepted a recommendation from the government to nominate the 39-year-old elder statesman of cricket to the House of Elders or the Rajya Sabha. Sachin had not reacted in public till late tonight but usually the President signs such recommendations only after word has been conveyed that the nominee would consent.

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