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Xtra Time Web Desk : Legendary former Team India batter Sachin Tendulkar won't be a part of the Road Safety World Series anymore on account of unpaid dues along with several other ex cricketers, who featured in it's last edition allegedly complaining about the same issue.

Tendulkar, who played for the India Legends, which won the tournament in the first edition, did not get his full payment for the season and has now decided to dissociate himself from the project after being the 'Brand Ambassador' of the tournament's first edition. Sunil Gavaskar was also the commissioner of the event.

"Sachin will not be a part of RSWS this season. The tournament is marked from March 1-19 in the UAE but Sachin will not be a part of this tournament in any form," a source close to developments told PTI on conditions of anonymity.

Asked whether even Master Blaster has not been paid by the organisers, the source confirmed by saying, "Yes, Sachin is among many cricketers who took part in the tournament, who haven't been paid by the organisers. And one needs to get in touch with a Ravi Gaikwad, who was the premier organiser."

Most of the players had signed under the aegis of a company called Majestic Legends Pvt Ltd and PMG. The teams were managed by a company called Second Innings Sports and Entertainment.

The tournament, which was held in 2020 featuring ex cricketers, committed 10 per cent to every player upon signing, another 40 per cent was supposed to be paid by February 25, 2021, and remaining 50 per cent by March 31, 2021.

Gaikwad was contacted repeatedly for his statement on the alleged delay in payments but he did not respond to either calls or text messages.

(News Courtesy : PTI)