Sachin formula for WC success

8220;We8217;ve been performing well as a side and I think it8217;s important that the India team carry its momentum into the tournament next year,8221; Tendulkar said.

8220;I think our pre-tournament preparation will be key and at the same time pre-tournament recovery is also important so that we8217;re raring to go once the event has started,8221; he added.

The 37-year-old Mumbaikar said reputation won8217;t count in the World Cup and the best team on a given day will win.

8220;I think it8217;s difficult to say which team will do well in the tournament next year as it8217;s about who performs well on that given day,8221; he said.

8220;Whoever does well will carry the confidence with them through the tournament once they8217;ve won a few matches. It World Cup makes it a totally different ball game,8221; said Tendulkar,who has played in five ICC Cricket World Cups.

The 50-overs cricket World Cup will be hosted in the sub-continent by India,Sri Lanka and Bangladesh starting in February next year.