There were others who too shared the views of Manjrekar who said Tendulkar was not known to expressing his views on public issues.
Asked for his reaction on Tendulkar being made a Rajya Sabha member, Manjrekar said, "Actually shocked by the story itself. First by the nomination as it came without any warning. And that Sachin has accepted it is even more shocking.
"When I visualise what Sachin could possibly do after retirement, I thought something connected to cricket, coaching and all that, may be some business or social activity. But Rajya Sabha MP after retirement or even at this stage of career is something that was not even in my wildest guess," Manjrekar said.
Manjrekar, however, said that Tendulkar could find time to take part in Parliament proceedings if he wants to.
"Nowadays he does not play in each and every match India plays. He does out play for Mumbai in Ranji Trophy. If he wants to take out time (for Parliament) he can and that is what people would expect. He is not going to be there everyday, in each Parliament session. He can be there for enough time to make a difference.
"But it has taken me completely by surprise. I had known him as a certain kind of person. I don't know he had this kind of inclination that would make him accept this offer", he said.