Former England captain Tony Greig has labelled the decision to rest Sachin Tendulkar and Mike Hussey during Sunday's cricket tri-series match between India and Australia as a "disgrace".

Expressing displeasure at the rotation policy of India and Australia, cricketer-turned-commentator Greig said Channel Nine and fans should receive financial compensation for resting the star pair." TV networks should receive a rebate on TV rights fees if stars are rested and the same should apply to those who have bought tickets," Greig wrote on his Twitter page.

"Tendulkar rested -- that's a disgrace as is the resting of Hussey!!!! What about the cricket lovers?"Tendulkar, who is one short of his milestone 100th international century, and Hussey, were rested today as per the rotation policy of the two teams.