Andrew Leipus, the Indian team's physio, said that Tendulkar would consult Dr Chris Bradshaw for a new form of treatment.

"We don't suspect anything nasty, but Sachin himself wishes to rule out the possibility of something more than a tennis elbow," The Telegraph quoted Leipus as saying.

He also revealed that an MRI scan and the treatment were necessary because Tendulkar was eager to not miss the Australian series.

However, Leipus added that even though the date of Tendulkar's recovery was uncertain, he would be fit in time for the matches against Australia.