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Celebrities on Sachin Tendulkar
Thu, November 28 2013
‘Sachin Tendulkar is the toughest Mumbai cricketer I have seen’
I have played with Sachin Tendulkar since our under-15 days and I remember him as a boy who was completely in love with the game. Every spare second he had, he would make somebody bowl to him or give him a few throw downs and he would keep on batting.
Wed, November 20 2013
‘Sachinism is perhaps the antidote for a country where almost every institution is crumbling’
Sachin Tendulkar may have retired from cricket. He will no longer don an Indian Test cap. We will never hear chants of "Sachin, Sachin" in cricket stadia; even statisticians will get some rest. Mothers will no longer worry about the milk boiling over, being glued to television sets to see the Master Blaster. And India will not skip a heartbeat when Sachin misses a shot.
Mon, November 18 2013
‘Sachin Tendulkar dispelled all doubts when he hit Waqar Younis for a boundary after being hit on the nose’
Before Sachin Tendulkar played for India, I had heard about him and seen photos of the prodigious youngster. But, the first time I watched him bat was when he travelled to Pakistan for his maiden tour in 1989 and he had made his debut at Karachi. This young boy was up against the likes of Waqar Younis, Wasim Akram and Imran Khan.
Mon, November 18 2013
‘Sachin Tendulkar’s retirement was an emotional moment for me’
It was indeed an emotional moment for me to see Tendulkar walk into the sunset of a phenomenal career which doubt can ever be surpassed by any cricketer. It marked the end of an era and what the 'Little Genius' has achieved will serve as an inspiration for the younger generation.
Sun, November 17 2013
‘Sachin Tendulkar is to Indian cricket what Dhyan Chand was to Indian hockey’
When I think about Sachin Tendulkar, only three words come in my mind: Passion, focus and hard work. What Major Dhyan Chand was to Indian hockey, Sachin Tendulkar is to Indian cricket. For almost 25 years, Tendulkar worked relentlessly towards his goals and objectives, remained focused on his goals and totally obsessed with cricket.
Thu, November 14 2013
‘Sachin Tendulkar ranks ahead of Brian Lara, Ricky Ponting and Rahul Dravid’
World cricket will miss Sachin a lot. He has been one of the greatest batsmen and contributors to the game. I have met him quite a few times. He is a fantastic person. Despite all the success he’d had, Sachin has made it a point to remain humble. He is a thorough gentleman. And that’s how he will be remembered the most.
Thu, November 14 2013
‘Sachin Tendulkar is bigger than Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan’
Not everyone is fortunate enough to get a chance to carry their childhood hero on their shoulder. I was. To lift Sachin Tendulkar after India’s World Cup victory in 2011 was a special feeling.
Wed, November 13 2013
‘Sachin Tendulkar can predict what the bowler is going to come up with next’
I first met Sachin Tendulkar in 2002 at a camp in Bangalore where I was selected in the 30-member probable of the Indian team. When he walked past me, my mouth was left open in awe. The star of cricket, someone whom I had idolised for so long, and had grown up watching was in front of my eyes. I didn’t have the courage to initiate a conversation. I just kept on looking at his pads, the way he carried himself while practicing, his bat and the thickness of it. He came up to be and had a brief discussion about my bowling and other general cricket stuff. Over the years, the awe was only to grow big.
Tue, November 12 2013
‘Sachin Tendulkar was like a guardian to us’
Indian batsman Suresh Raina recounts his memories and experience of playing with Sachin Tendulkar.
Mon, November 11 2013
Sachin Tendulkar was nicknamed ‘Diego’
During the 1988-89 season, Delhi played Mumbai in a Ranji Trophy match at the Wankhede Stadium and that was the first time I came across Sachin Tendulkar. He was 15-years-old then and scored 70-odd against us. On a turning track, where the ball was tweaking square, he played Maninder Singh as if it was a placid wicket.