Sachin Tendulkar retirement: World needs more sportsmen like him, says Lewis Hamilton

Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton joined fellow racer Nico Rosberg in praising Sachin Tendulkar. Hamilton said that the world of sports needs more men like Tendulkar.

Formula 1 driver Nico Rosberg is among billions who are sad at the retirement of Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar — though the German admits he is no cricket fan.

"I heard he is retiring. It is a great pity, especially for the Indian public. I met him last year when I was here for the race. He came across as a true F1 fan," said Rosberg on Wednesday ahead of the Indian Grand Prix this weekend.

It is not a surprise he is not into cricket.

"The game is not popular in Germany and even in Monaco where I stay now. I have tried following it but I don't really like it. I love football but the thing is I am not really good at it," said Rosberg at a Puma event.

(With inputs from IANS)