Singapore: Retired but still very much in touch with the game he considers his life, iconic Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar today said the ongoing investigations into corruption in cricket are critical and fans deserve fair competition.


Sachin Tendulkar interacts with kids during a promotional event in Singapore yesterday. Pic/AFP 

Tendulkar, who bid adieu to the game last year after playing 200 Test matches, said the ICC's probe into corruption into cricket are "critical for the game".