As Sachin Tendulkar signed off his Ranji Trophy career on a winning note, Mumbai captain Zaheer Khan on Wednesday said the veteran batsman's five-hour vigil in the second innings against Haryana has given him the much-needed practice ahead of his farewell Test series against the West Indies next month.
After guiding Mumbai to a Ranji win over Haryana in his final domestic game, retiring Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday said he is now eagerly looking forward to his farewell Test series against the West Indies, which starts in Kolkata on November 6.
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Sachin Tendulkar may not have played a lot of domestic cricket owing to his international commitments, but left a lasting impression whenever he did. As a youngster, he announced his arrival with a century on Ranji Trophy debut and then inspired Mumbai to a few titles with stellar performances as an established senior. His final hurrah single-handedly pulled Mumbai from the depths of despair to a fairy-tale win in a high-pressure game over Haryana in what was the maestro’s farewell Ranji innings on Wednesday with an unbeaten 79.
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Sachin Tendulkar played his last Ranji Trophy game for Mumbai. In 38 games, he has scored 18 centuries and 19 half-centuries at a whopping average in excess of 85. Sarang Bhalerao takes a look at the magical Tendulkar in numbers.
Sachin Tendulkar's farewell game in domestic cricket ended in a manner befitting his iconic stature, as the retiring legend single-handedly guided Mumbai to a four-wicket win over Haryana in one of the most keenly followed match in the history of Ranji Trophy.
Catch live cricket score updates of the Ranji Trophy Group A match between Haryana and Mumbai at Lahli.
As emotions continue to run high in Mumbai camp with Sachin Tendulkar playing in his final Ranji Trophy game, opener Kaustabh Pawar said the players were trying to focus on winning the match against Haryana as a farewell gift to him.
Sachin Tendulkar warmed up for his farewell series against the West Indies next month with a gritty unbeaten half-century to keep Mumbai's chances alive in their Ranji Trophy match against a spirited Haryana.