I remember ESPN-Star broadcasting a 3 part series called Sachin at 25, ten years back. All those moments are still so fresh in our memories, that its hard to believe it was 10 years back. I wish they make a similar series.
As most Indians and numerous cricket fans all over the world will agree, Sachin has had the most impact on modern cricket. It is not easy to satisfy the expectations of 1 billion people and "GOD" (as we may call him) :) has done that time and again. In times when young cricketers begin with a great passion and enthusiasm, and lose out to advertisement deals and big money, here is a maestro, who inspite of doing all that has not lost his focus and primary aim, "To play cricket".
I remember the famous Desert Storm match in Sharjah, when the Australian side was brought to its knees by one man...The one, the only "Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar".
May you Live forever !!! celebrate innumerable birthdays... and play cricket forever...at least a billion people will like it :)
(Sachin bashers, shoot your criticisms..., i know i am inviting trouble, but its Sachin's birthday, today your sins are forgiven :) )
RE:Sachin the true Legend
by D Bhagawati on Apr 24, 2008 05:52 AM Permalink
I agree absolutely.Our King is an amazing cricketeer and with tons of humility. if lesser mortals (e.g. Tracois the spinner) could play for his country ~ for Zimbabwe during the WC 93 or 97 at age 41~ no reason why King Sachin shouldn't play as long as he wishes:: mind you not on the basis of his iconic status but purely on the basis of performance....
