Sachin Tendulkar [ Images ] on Saturday dispelled concerns that he will not be available for the Test series against South Africa [ Images ] because of fitness related issues, saying he was fully fit to play the series.

"I have played the last match. As far as I am concerned I am fit. I have not said anything before on this. I will certainly play against South Africa. There is no doubt," the champion batsman said.

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Tendulkar was named as the captain of the 'Mumbai [ Images ] Indians' team for the forthcoming Indian Premier League [ Images ] to be held from April 18 and also unveiled the logo of the team at a promotional event in Mumbai.

According to news reports, Tendulkar has been advised rest for two weeks by outgoing physiotherapist John Gloster at the end of the tour of Australia [ Images ].

The first Test against South Africa commences in Chennai on March 26.