Sachin Tendulkar congratulated by Manmohan Singh for glittering career

Sachin Tendulkar retired from cricket at the end of the second Test against the West Indies © IANS

Mumbai: Nov 16, 2013

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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday joined the nation in congratulating Sachin Tendulkar for a glorious career which ended with his 200th Test match in Mumbai.

The 40-year-old Tendulkar walked into the sunset after the Mumbai Test against the West Indies, which ended in less than three days on Saturday.

The Prime Minister personally called the batting icon and wished him well for the future.

But there was a minor glitch before the pleasantries were exchanged. Apparently, Tendulkar’s phone was so busy due to an outpouring of wishes that he was unaware that Singh had been trying to call him.

Singh then got in touch with Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla, who is also a Congress MP, to get through to Tendulkar. Shukla told Tendulkar to be available for the call from the top office.

“The Prime Minister wanted to talk to Tendulkar on his retirement and wish him well for the future,” Shukla said.