Sachin is the greatest Indian cricketer, not merely greatest Indian batsman. The humility he brought on to the field, the determination and his pride in wearing the India cap (as can be seen from the national flag on his helmet..maybe he was the first to don it like that) can never be forgotten by us leave alone his batting statistics.
He was the one person who taught the liberalised 90s India that we, as Indians, could take up any fight and win. He taught us to fight dare with double dare even in our daily existence, chores, jobs, housework. As much for the marketing executive riding 100 kms daily to find a new client, Sachin also transfixed housewives in their mid day chores with his batting. We prayed that he will deliver and he did deliver on many occasions.
Is he the greatest test batsman? It is debatable. He does not have a great second innings chasing record in tests to prove it. But he is the undisputable greatest ODI batsman. He brought in the age of dynamism and flair in ODIs particularly when India had lost it after Dev's 1983. He is this cricket form's greatest Innovator. Demolisher of bowlers and field set ups. The greatest ODI batsman. Forever.
Re: what's so great
by jatin joshipura on Oct 11, 2013 04:55 PM
even sum total of tamilian players in first class cricket would not be more than Sachin's international runs
Re: what's so great
by arvind p mohite on Oct 11, 2013 05:09 PM
these players cannot win ranji trophy for Tamil Nadu thn hw cn u expect them to score 50k runs
Re: what's so great
by s bhaskaran on Oct 11, 2013 05:19 PM | Hide message
tamil naayi sooth moodu
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Re: what's so great
by Yogesh Keluskar on Oct 11, 2013 05:32 PM
Thats absolutely right if any player who plays for 20 years can score 50,000 runs. But any players cannot spend so much time only a genius can.
Re: Re: what's so great
by RAPCHIK on Oct 11, 2013 12:35 PM
Neelamegham is a crackpot. Leave aside these four fellows, even if entire TN plays cricket for 20 years, they would not score 50K runs.
Re: what's so great
by Jaguar on Oct 12, 2013 03:46 AM
yes, they can make 50,000 runs only in Ranji matche.. not in International Cricket. that's the difference.
An era has come to an end when the master declared his retirement. I hope he will shine young guys and boost their confidence. A true legend of world cricket and cricketing god
Re: The master will always remain the master
by MOHAN LAD on Oct 11, 2013 09:54 AM
When cricket itself is played in not more than handful of country, how can sachin be a universal player.It is akin to saying Rahul Gandhi as universal political leader.
Finally the biggest curse of India and Indian cricket ends. Sachin's retirement has brought emmense joy to the real fans of cricket all over the world. Finally the Indian curse has endede
Re: Re: Finally the curse ends
by Ramesh Monde on Oct 11, 2013 09:47 AM
I think People like Mr Naveen are Biggest curse India has. Sachin has given immense joy to millions of Indian . who is Mr Naveen ???
Re: Finally the curse ends
by DM on Oct 11, 2013 09:47 AM
Naveen, You are way off the mark. Youdont know what is cricket, what is greatness, what is skill. Nor do you how to appreciate people who have done great things in life if you yourself are not capable of doing such things. All you have is a computer, you ar on-line and you know some english words. Yoy dont call Sachin tendulkar a curse. If you do you are first rate idiot.
Re: Re: Finally the curse ends
by Polar Shift on Oct 11, 2013 02:51 PM
DM
The fact remains that someone like Naveen has formed such a opinion about Sachin and its totally Sachin's mistake to disappoint the Naveens of the universe.
Sachin would truly be a Universal hero had he quit in time and that would have turned even the Naveens to be the eternal fans of Sachin's.
Re: Re: Re: Finally the curse ends
by Yogesh Keluskar on Oct 11, 2013 05:39 PM
Dear Polar, No one knows when one can retire. If given a chance no one would retire at 60 age limit by govt. even though one might perform or not. If going by stats sachin did perform well after talks of retirement by others. guys like navin can never appreciate.
