India cricket star Sachin Tendulkar has pulled out of the Olympic torch relay in New Delhi, just a day before the event. Tendulkar said on Wednesday that a groin injury would prevent him taking part."I received an invitation from Indian Olympic Association to run with the Olympic torch. I am honored at being invited, but I'll not be able to participate in the relay," Tendulkar told the Associated Press, adding that he withdrew on the advice of his physiotherapist.
He is the second high profile Indian sportsman to pull out of the torch relay.
The captain of the national football team, Bhaichung Bhutia, withdrew earlier this month, citing his support of Tibetan groups protesting against China's crackdown on their homeland.
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