Sachin Tendulkar retirement: Shaun Pollock hopes Little Master’s career will end on a high note

Shaun Pollock also said that credit goes to Sachin Tendulkar for the way he has conducted himself under the weight of expectation and extra attention he has dealt with everyday in India © IANS

New Delhi: Nov 13, 2013

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Paying his tribute to Sachin Tendulkar, Former South Africa all-rounder Shaun Pollock has said the master blaster had an “exceptional” career which should end on a high.

“Credit goes to him for the way he conducted himself under the weight of expectation and extra attention he has dealt with everyday in India,” tweeted Pollock, who enjoyed many a battle against Tendulkar and got time to spend with the Indian icon when he was coach of the Mumbai Indians.

Tendulkar will end his 24-year career with the second Test against the West Indies beginning in Mumbai Thursday.

“I think 200 Tests is an amazing achievement and Sachin has been a wonderful cricketer to watch and play against. A true ambassador of the game.

“I wish him well in his 200th game. Being a cricket romantic I hope he produces a performance that is a fitting finale to an exceptional career,” added Pollock.