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Sachin Tendulkar retirement from Tests
Wed, October 16 2013
Sachin Tendulkar to be gifted painting on farewell Test by Sanatan Dinda
It will be a fitting farewell gift to a best friend. Famed painter and multifaceted artist Sanatan Dinda, a "close friend" of master blaster Sachin Tendulkar, is all set to paint a picture as a memento to mark the legend’s adieu from cricket.
Tue, October 15 2013
Sachin Tendulkar’s final day will be a difficult moment for me: Virat Kohli
Star batsman Virat Kohli still doesn't know what his reaction would be when Sachin Tendulkar walks out to bat for one last time in international cricket at the Wankhede Stadium in a month's time.
Fri, October 16 2015
Sachin Tendulkar — Understanding the degree of difficulty of the rare shots essayed by a batting genius
H Natarajan analyses a few pictures that underscores the genius of Sachin Tendulkar’s batting — something that is not discernible while watching fast-paced action on television. The photos capture the degree of difficulty in executing the shots.
Tue, October 15 2013
Sachin Tendulkar cannot leave cricket, neither will the sport let him go
Sachin Tendulkar endeared himself to the Indian public and brought about a unique emotional attachment as he became the best batsman in the modern era. Former India Test cricketer Yajurvindra Singh discusses Tendulkar’s aura and how his humility is a shining example for all youngsters.
Mon, October 14 2013
Sachin Tendulkar retirement: I will miss him at mid-on and mid-off, says Irfan Pathan
India seamer Irfan Pathan said he will miss Sachin Tendulkar's valuable tips at mid-on or mid-off while taking his run up after the veteran bids goodbye following his last Test against the West Indies next month.
Sun, October 13 2013
Sachin Tendulkar retirement: Wish he prolonged his Test career, says Arjuna Ranatunga
Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup-winning former captain Arjuna Ranatunga feels that Sachin Tendulkar could have continued playing Test cricket for some more time which would have only benefitted the traditional format of the game.
Thu, August 21 2014
Sachin Tendulkar’s No 10 jersey retired: Significance of jersey numbers in sports
Sachin Tendulkar’s retirement has brought forward some extraordinary tributes and sentiments. One of the many such interesting stories involves Mumbai Indians’ decision to retire the No 10 jersey he wore for them right from their inception. This is probably a first in cricket but there are innumerable examples from various sports from all around the world, where the jersey numbers of famous sports personalities have been retired. Shrikant Shankar writes about the significance of the jersey number in sports and why they were made eternal.
Sat, August 23 2014
Sachin Tendulkar retirement: Fans hold on to the last month of utopia
Sachin Tendulkar’s retirement did send shockwaves in the world of cricket and the countdown to his last Test has begun. Even when he missed games due to injuries or other reasons, the fans always had hope of watching him bat again — a feeling that would cease to exist on November 18, 2013 — which is the final day of the second Test between India and the West Indies at Mumbai. Nishad Pai Vaidya discusses the last month of "utopia" for the Indian fans.
Sun, October 13 2013
Sachin Tendulkar and the Argumentative Indian – Part 2 of 2
I had watched him score 119 not out in Manchester — an innings that announced his arrival on the world stage. I was in England those days. A few months later, I moved to Australia and there, I watched every ball he faced when he made 148 at the Sydney Cricket Ground in January 1992 in the company of Ravi Shastri. But more importantly I watched in awe, with pride and a growing sense of admiration as he braved the pace of Craig McDermott, Merv Hughes, Paul Rieffel, Mike Whitney and Tom Moody when he made 114 at Perth a month later. I had watched the young boy grow up to be a man — and then a legend, all in the space of 18 months. During that defining Perth innings, the Boy Wonder had become a man. To date, it remains the best innings I have watched Tendulkar play.
Sat, August 23 2014
Sachin Tendulkar and the exemplary tales of his gratitude to those who helped him along the way to the peak of excellence
Sachin Tendulkar has achieved almost everything there is to achieve on the field of play, yet he remains grounded and humble. Thursday, October 10, 2013, would have been one of the saddest days in his life — a day when he had to part away with what he cherished most in his life for the greater part of his life, playing cricket for the country. Despite the pain his heart, he took time out to thank the people who help him in his journey to greatness. Milind Rege, the former Mumbai captain, was one such angel in Tendulkar’s life whom the maestro called on Thursday to personally thank him for his support during his formative years. Rege tells Nishad Pai Vaidya about Tendulkar’s gratitude.