Ex-India chief selector Sandeep Patil recalled the time when he told Sachin Tendulkar that selectors were looking to replace him in 2012. Patil said, "I asked him, 'What are your plans?' He said, 'Why?' I told him...committee was looking for a replacement. He was shocked. He called...again and said 'Are you serious?'" Patil added that Sachin later announced his retirement.