Sachin Tendulkar [ Images ] has been ruled out of next week's Irani Trophy match after failing to fully recover from his elbow injury.

The master batsman, who was due to make a comeback for the Rest of India [ Images ] team against Ranji Trophy champions Delhi [ Images ] following an injury lay-off, underwent a fitness test at the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore on Friday and was advised more rest.

• Tendulkar's diminishing returns

Tendulkar injured his left elbow during the Test series in Sri Lanka [ Images ] which also forced him to miss the preceding ODI series in the island nation.

The 35-year-old was told to rest for another week so that he can be fully fit for the first Test against Australia [ Images ] in Bangalore, beginning on October 9.

Anil Kumble [ Images ] will lead Rest of India against Delhi in the five-day tie, at Vadodara from September 24 to 28.