Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar today began the new innings as a member of Parliament. Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Mr. Hamid Ansari administered the oath to him as member of Rajya Sabha in his chamber. 39-year-old Tendulkar was nominated as a member of Upper House on April 26.Talking to media person Sachin Tendulkar expressed happiness over his nomimation to Rajya Sabha by President Pratibha Devisingh Patil and said it is a great opportunity for him as he wanted to help not only cricket but all other sports also. He sought support from all Parliamentarians, the adminstrator, media and people of the country for his new inning.Tendulkar said he wanted to be remembered for his contribution to not only to cricket but other sports also.He was accompanied by his wife Anjali.Two others – actor Rekha and industrialist Anu Aga – who were nominated to Rajya Sabha along with Tendulkar had taken oath last month when the House was in session.Tendulkar was busy with the IPL season, which ended on May 27. He had created history by scoring 100 international centuries in March this year.