Sachin Tendulkar is relishing the success of the Indian cricket team and admits that in his 20-years association with the game, the time has never been as exciting as it has been in the last three-four years.

The master batsman, who has 85 international hundreds - 42 in Tests and 43 in ODIs - said team's victory in New Zealand was indeed satisfying.

"It is exciting time for Indian cricket. It has been quite satisfying. The Test victory is very special. We have been able to achieve that in the last few years wherever we have travelled. I am glad that we made it possible here as well," said Tendulkar, who had a strenuous net session at the Eden Park.

"It has been all-round performance that has seen us do consistently well. We just needed a break and that break I thought we got in Zimbabwe (2001) which came after a long time," he said.

"It is always special to play cricket in India. I remember when we played in Mumbai, it was special. Obviously, in the other parts also we got some support. But it is the home and away matches that adds a lot of excitement.

"I am sure people enjoyed it last year and this year also they would have loved to have witness some terrific games," said Tendulkar, who leads Mumbai Indians.

With the majority of the cricketers returning home after a 45-day sojourn of New Zealand on April 9, Tendulkar felt that it would be tough on them to spend more time away from their families.

"It would force us to spend probably another 45 days away from the family. This will be quite tough on every one of us. But People want to see this tournament happen. I am glad it is happening," he said.