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Preface

Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar, man with a billion heart beats. The one who kept inspiring billions of people
with his brilliance on and off the field.
23 dec 2012, many across the globe have started their Sunday with broken heart by hearing the news
that ODI cricket is no more. Yes you heard it correct, One man retired from playing and billions retired
from watching cricket.
Sachin, we respect and stand by what ever you have done till date and we will continue to do it for rest
of our life.
Sachinist.com and all its members were left with heavy heart after hearing the news but we respect the
move you have taken and our whole intention in making this book is to show you that we still love you
and we will miss you.
Sachin there are billions of hearts beating for you and what may come we will always be with you.
The only wish we have is to see for at least few more years if not many more years. With eyes filled with
tears all I can say is there is no more World Cup for us.

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Pavan Kumar Kuricheti . Admin & Founder Sachinist.com.

Dec 23, 2012 , around 11 in the morning since then the reason that kept brining smile on my face is
brining tears. For the first since nov 1999 I shed my tears for Sach.
I always want to have smile on my face thats the reason I had got Tendulkar tattoo on my hand.
I cant put words here as tears are expressing the emotion better than words. Sach no matter what you
will remain in my heart as my GOD till my last breath. Will slowly learn to live my life with this pain.
Thanks for making me and every Indian proud.

Bobby Reddy - Manager , sachinist.com

I Cried Like A Kid At The Age Of 24. My Sincere Condolences To My Body For Losing Its Mental Strength.
No One Else Would've Done This. But I Did. But Every Tear Drop Has Every Single Right To Touch
Sachin's Feet !!!!!!!

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Akshara M - Manager , sachinist.com

Sachin!!! Seriously I dont know how to start with as I have thousands of memories of yours :( But I would
surely say that the ODI cricket has lost its spine!!!The epic effort of the man who carried India in ODI for
23 years has ended finally with tears for your fans like me!!!! I have been seeing cricket only for you and
only because of you!!! Sachin, you have been delighting me since 1996 i.e. only I was 6 years old then,
when I was a child who people around me speak about one and only U, Sachin. The thirst of expectations
for people to see you has never been ended after your unconquerable legacy with the willow!!I still
remember people who even broke their TV sets after u got out :( I wonder how difficult is to be Sachin
handling billions and billions of expectations on your shoulders which none of the sportsman has in India!!
U have given me so much happiness with your knocks and also sleepless nights:) I was sleepless after
your knock of 175 Vs aussies and tears kept rolling from my eyes till the morning !!!! You are the man
who redefined ODI's, the man who ripped apart the bowling great's Waquar, Wasim, Saqulain..All these
have ended on December 2012 :( Ur Dedication, Devotion, Determination on the field and off the field has
been the key source for inspiration and motivation for youths.
U have been Wielding the winning willow for 23 years and I still hope for the same in upcoming test
series.. I wish to see my old lovable Sachin Tendulkar in tests with bold brush of strokes in your own
canvas!!! I humble request from me, please dont ever give such shocks to your fans all of sudden, the
pain is unbearable sachin!! we would have loved you to see for the very last time with the colored jersey
No:10 :( I still believe you have an eye of an tiger!! I would be pleasured if you tweet me at least once in
my lifetime:P If you read this in any day of ur life just send me a tweet @akshara_m :D
LOVE YOU SACHIN!!! NOW AND FOREVER :)

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Jairam- Supporting Manager , sachinist.com

The moment seeing the news I became dumb struck for more than 24 hours I was even unable to talk
with any one ,I was just feeling like someone very special in my life is missing in life, that moment I at time
stepped out of my room went top terrors of the building to make sure that no one knows that I am crying
,for 2 days I was running out of words ,I dont know with whom should I share ,I am trying to pull out
myself of that pathetic situation of that disasters day of world cricket but I remained as a failure. Some of
my friends asked me at that time what is there in this ,why are you going so sad for sachin retirement
dont behave like fool ,my answer was :I was just a kid of nearly 3 to 4 I heard sachin name but I dont
remember or know what sachin does I used to see one of my neighbor playing cricket ,later on in 1996 I
started knowing about cricket ,by seeing Sharjah in 1998 I was completely addicted to sachin ,do u
believe in god whom you can never see ,God doesnt mean that who does magics or creates please
start believing God present in people ,Sachin is the one with Dedication and Passion about his game
always True giving 100% to his game ,hes the only one having the nature of Generosity and Humanity
for me I dont know about cricket ,I know only Sachin cricket its.I love Sachin and Admire Sachin because
Sachin is Beyond Cricket ,I never adored cricket ,I always adored Sachin.
In the end all I can say is Thanks for your billions of memories you left , whatever I will be with you all the
time forever and ever.

BadriNarayanan , senior member, sachinist.com

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Tejas J dattani
When i was 7 years old my father tell me about sachin....i started watching cricket seeing sachin.
i started loving cricket seeing sachin batting..i started playing cricket because of sachin.....
I started enjoying cricket because of Sachin..He became my idol because.....His Dedication
----------He has been playing in indian cricket team since 1989

Positive Attitude
----------------Always think positive.( Success )
Provide guidance to the other player if required

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Never Lose Hope

-----------------He can play in any situation.

He knows when to hit the ball.

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He knows when to leave it

He knows how to play in every situation

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He Never lose the temper..

He has the passion of playing the cricket

He knows how to deal!!

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He has great sportsman spirit !!

always ready help poor people.

God has been the great career .

Form Sachin I learnt a lot How to fight till last, Never lose hope, Always be positive..

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And when I think of cricket

Only One Face came in my mind that is Sachin Tendulkar

About My feeing After the shocking new

When critics are talking about Sachin I ignore them and I know he can do it
After getting news of Sachin retirement I am very shocked..
He is god of cricket he has also many cricket left, He still has the ability to play, I really appreciate his
dedication, He give Indian team everything he can gave

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Best of luck for his bright future, Salute the master for his efforts

Being Sachinist- The Journey with Sachin Tendulkar

That day I like usually logged into my accounts of Orkut & Facebook . In one of the Sachin community of
orkut, saw a thread , Tendulkar retires from ODI Firstly couldnt believe that at all. These days we
watch & read so much speculation about Sachins retirement from so called experts & media cooked
stories that do we believe anything on this ? So I too couldnt. But in the same thread sad comment
started appearing with Sachins statement. Then I became somewhat serious. Without wasting any time
, quickly I visited some cricket web sites which I trust. And there too the same news appeared in bold
letters. Shock & disbelief suddenly went through my heart. Though that was expected some day, not at
this time, not at all ! Big Lump suddenly came into my throat . I quickly turned off my PC without reading
full news. I consoled myself that keep these tears for his last ODI which he will play against Pakistan
series. I of course expected he will play farewell series, because there was news day before that he is
going to play Pak series. So, to know his retirement news descriptively I switched on news channels &
suddenly there I came to know that he is not playing upcoming series either & Asia Cup match vs. Pak
will be his last one , then I couldnt control myself. Tears filled my eyes & memories of him facing
likes of Mcgrath , Lee , Warne , Vas, Malinga , Murli , Akram, wakar , Shaoaib , Saklen, Donald , Steyn,
Pollock ,Kallis , Walsh, Ambrose, etc. etc. were continuously coming . Cant compare my that mental
condition, pain & day with any other day in my life. After all, I grew with Sir Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar !

From my childhood to this day Sachin always laid his emphasis on me in

many ways. What I learned from my parents or read or taught by teachers was happening live in front of

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me. From how to reach in a top position from common kid , importance of practice & hard work &
dedication in life, how to keep head cool in hardships & how to defeat those hardships both on the ground
& off the ground. Being physically h andicapped it was so important to me to keep me motivated in
something. I still remember the day when I first saw him on T.V. May be it was 1993 . Before that cricket
was just a sport to me . Rather boring. My grandpa was a cricket fan so he was watching the match
whenever it was on TV. He told me what it was all about , rules & all. Being just 4 years old it was
impossible to keep this in mind. Naturally it was boring to me all time. But on that day I saw Sachin
Tendulkar first time. Though cricket was not known to me 80 % , still I could see difference between him
& other batsmen. How easily he was hitting the ball, crossing the boundary & how easily & rapidly he was
scoring runs in comparison of others. I curiously asked mom, Who is he ? She replied : Sachin
Tendulkar . From that day I am the die hard fan of him till now !

Those days of course I was still not that much aware of cricket.
But became fan of Sachin Tendulkar more than a blind fan. Whenever match was there I was interested
in nothing more than just Sachin. Whenever he comes to bat I was ready with my bat in home. Imitating
him playing everytime. Even I was considering myself him. So was playing the same shots Sachin
played . For eg. If he played cover drive on TV I was doing same on my next delivery. Forcing others to
bowl the same delivery Sachin faced. And even when he got out, I also used to do the same in same
way. Sometimes when he already lost his wicket before my switching on T.V. It was the huge
disappointment & cry for me. My 3-5 years passed like this. Whenever he was out , I used to be always
in huge surprise why he got out ? What happened wrong? It was still clear if it was bowled & high catch.
But other ways like caught behind, close catch, LBW , Stumped were not always clear for me. And may
be it was the same time after when I used to take interest in Cricket fully & also in other aspects of that . It
was the beginning of 1995.
And that was the period of 94 95 , I started to take interest in cricket in
a positive way & in each aspect of it. By understanding it I became Sachin fan & admired him even more.
But this time it was very different thing. The blindness of following him was gone & it was real admiration
by knowing what he is exactly doing. Before that he was angel, magician, superman type for me. But that
time I really came to know who was he & why he was so important to cricket. He was not god for me like
any other fan I openly say that. Or should I say when I grew old more & taken interest in cricket it all
came me in more realistic way. May be because am more practical & rational. But then from god he was
becoming most perfect batsman I have ever seen . That process was not complete in 94-95. It fully
completed & he became most perfect batsman for me in the great year 1998.
Meanwhile I was enjoying him in more realistic way and admiring him & his greatness day by day
especially in ODI cricket. Started to understanding various shots in cricket & beauty. When I first read
about some batsman that hissome shot was beautiful, I wondered what so special & beautifull in hitting
the ball? Yes , it is thrill but beauty? I understood the beauty in it when saw Sachin hitting drives all over &
fielders running to get a ball. Many of his great innings I witnessed in that period. Test cricket was more
difficult to understand because of more calculations, two inning total, lead , trail, follow on & all that. ODI
was simple like team scoring more runs , wins also test cricket was time consuming. So because of
schools couldnt see it more like that of ODI cricket. ODI cricket was simple, less time & still no less
skillful cricket than test cricket. That because of legends in almost every team making opponents win very
difficult. Only geniuses could overpower them . Tendulkar was of course greatest brand ambassador of
ODI cricket. And in this atmosphere came the World Cup 1996 in India.
It was the real treat for cricket fans like us. By this time I gained the much
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decade of 90s cricket saw more legends than any other decade. But still Sachin was hero & was king of
cricket undoubtedly. Till this time I only watched Indias matches & teams against which India played. But
this was the real chance to see the different legends & teams on same platform. And it was a wonderful
experience for me. Again it was proved that Sachin is way ahead than any other. And it was the same
time when I first saw India loosing even when Sachin performing. And it was the time when the whole
world sensed how team India dependant rather totally on Sachin & leaving everything on him. In fact
whole India including me expecting Sachin to win the world cup for India. Because he was totally on his
peak of his career. ( Well, this man was in his peak form almost everytime. But those 10 years from 1993
-2003 really define him as Sachin Tendulkar) But all were forgetting team consist of 11 players. But this
man was having no complaint whatsoever. In a game of Australlia I first witnessed how Indian batting is
entirely dependent on Tendulkar. That was a real showcase match in Mumbai my hometown. All were
interested in Sachin Mcgrath, Sachin- Warne battle same like me. Aus scored 250 runs. And at that it
was a match winning score like 300-320 of today. World class bowling attack in almost every team
except India was the reason, And on those conditions two early wickets lost early. And then Sachin
started raining in boundaries. He totally attacked mcgrath & started rain of shots everywhere. Took 25 +
runs in first two overs of him. It is still considered horrible run rate in this time. That time it was tsunami +
hurricane. Same he done with Warne. It was a trailer of Sachin Warne epic battles in future. 250 runs
were looking at a cakewalk for India. And after 90 + runs Sachin stumped on mark Waugh ball. His most
rare form of getting out. I was frustrated & strongly felt Match geli (Match slipped through Indias hands)
same happened. Then came semi final of Sri-Lanka. The day of my bday. Indias win & Sachins century
could be a real gift for me. But on that day after toss India put Sri lanka bat. Though was not fully aware of
reason , still cursed Azhar because batting first was not anytime good decision to put opponent in
pressure. Later some years when I read about this match then I realized how biggest blunder that was
because that was a turning track. Batting second on slow & turning pitch was suicidal. Still in this
condition bowlers managed to pick jaysurya early & restrict Sl to 250. And then again Indian batsman
started felling like house of cards. But as usual Sachin was raining runs & playing defensively whenever
needed. Unaware of what is turning pitch I started to wonder what is happening to all batsmen & why only
Sachin can play? Later when I read about turning track , respect for him increased 10 times because that
defined the class of him . But on that day only Sachin could get 65 & after his wicket India was 8-120 &
match given to sl because of spectators anger. Those memories I still cant forget & in that w.cup. I learnt
valuable lesson in life, whatever the situation is, may nobody help u , but true warrior should get going.
From that world cup, Sachin became close to my heart & somebody close rather than just my hero. Also
pride of India & me. Sachin started to become inspiration in my life than just hero. I thought I cant be a
cricketer & cant be him but I will be like him someday.
Again next years went the same. Tendulkar was still going
strong. And the most fearsome & complete than any other day. He was impressed with match winning
innings . And scene of he driving the ball beautifully straight & between covers and fielders running
behind it , but it feels more like they are running with fear as if blast had happened somewhere. Same
was his pulls & glances. Facing of him with bowling legends was delight to watch. Many batting legends
were introduced & going strong. I enjoyed there batting too & respected them a lot. But no one can come
near Sachin was became my opinion & of course still it is. Technology in cricket telecasting was also
improved & they were showing wagon wheel , runs scored by a batsman etc. etc. Always it was thrilling
to watch the graph of Tendulkar vs. other players. And it was many times clearly seen that Tendulkar vs.
opponent team picture was most fruitful than even after adding 2-3 players other than him. As a Sachin
fan it was always delightful to see those pictures especially vs. Aus to see how easily he dominated on
them. I really cant explain these experience in words. This will always be in my memories.

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Meanwhile Azhars captaincy was started failing continuously &

India was not doing well. We all wanted Sachin to captain India & so one day he became. I felt so happy
that day. It was like I have recived some honor myself. But sadly it didnt go well. He could not became as
successful captain as he could be. He never performed poorly his avg. was very good & he was leading
good . But he never got support from some other players. Slowly that pressure started to affect his
performance & again Azhar renamed as captain. That was a sad day for me as I really wanted him to be
a successful captain.
Then came that awesome innings of Sharjah, which is
still considered as one of the greatest innings in ODI. That inning was really one of the perfect & finest
innings of him. It was a very good innings against quality attack. Because Sachin alone played there
outstandingly. I remember the every moment of both innings. First inning where it was difficult rather
almost impossible to qualify for finals in those conditions. But because of his innings India not only
qualified but came in the position to win. But after Sachins wicket couldnt win that. Again in finals he
scored & India won that tournament. I still remember most of both innings even with commentary like ,
six , going going gone, what a player, what a player, the only player most closet to bradman then that
sandstorm , even remember the straight drive which gone into non striker gangulys direction and he
ducked & smiled back to him. Remember each & every bit of him . When he greeted with the bat, it was
felt like he is showing that bat to me !

Then come 1999 world cup. Sachin played again played very well in
that tournament. But more limelight & success were received by Rahul & Saurav. But there was a inning
of Sachin in bristal that was greatest inning in that world cup easily. Before that inning Sachin lost his
father and he went to home. But after one match absence he again came to play like a true warrior by
keeping emotions aside. He played 140* against Kenya. Kenya was weak opponent , but under which
circumstance he came & he played it was a real masterpiece. In Sachins absence India couldnt even
defeat Zimbabwe. And then he came like a soldier appearing on his duty. That time in our area recently a
mall was opened. So we went to see it. I was confused because I was first seeing the mall in my life. We
came into a restaurant. Indian inning was just started & Sachin came to batting. I felt relived. That was my
familiar world. That was my comfort zone. And I watched the whole inning there & after the century all
restaurant gave him a standing ovation. That was again a teaching moment for me a lesson of Duty first
Till 2003 again it was the same thing . He amazing all with his
skills & shots & runs. Really like already said cant write those things in words. Just unable to write these
feelings into words. Those moments are precious & still alive in the memories. Period of his playing in
1993-2003 just out of this world!
Meanwhile again he became captain and started his
journey with winning stroke. In this period there was so tough situation for him to face on the field. It was
really high pressure period. From controversial match fixing topic to groupeizm in team. Also cheating
from opponent team . In 1999 aus tour the umpiring was really at his worst. And they clearly favored
Australia. Many times they gave him false out. But Sachin didnt act rudely. That period as a captain he
always had to speak a lot. But he never lost temper or criticized other players in the team. That time &
every time he always remains humble in nature. Never behaves like I am the best batsman ever. This
politeness & humbleness is always a very good lesson for me. Whenever I got award or received
appreciation I always kept that thing in mind. When in those times match fixing topic was at its best.
Many Indians & world cricket players were pointed in that. But for Sachin nobody could point finger on
him. Because he gained that trust in all those years.

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This time also he couldnt be captain till long. He himself left

the captaincy & I had to accept his decision with heavy hearts. Saurav became the new captain. By that
time match fixing was very much under control & those clouds got cleared from Indian cricket. Under
Saurav & John wright Indian cricket was getting new height. Players like Jumbo, Rahul & VVS were
developed outstandingly as match winners. New players like Veeru , Zaheer & Bhajji also contributed
towards a great success. Sachin was always on top but burden was him reduced to some extent, unlike
90s where team was totally dependent on him & his wicket means match gone. Now India became
strong as a unit. And Sachin was contributing huge to team towards a great success.
In 2003 world cup India reached till finals after 20 years. And
Sachin performed outstandingly superb with 673 runs on the whole. World witness one more greatest
knock in ODI where Sachin scored 98 of just 75 balls against Pakistan. Pakistan batting first posted a
huge total of 273 which was victorious for them having Wasim, Wakar & Shoaib . But Sachin from the
first ball , where he took strike first time on first ball just to protect or guide Viru from Wasims bowling.
That was again a proof of He thinks India more than himself. And he started attacking beautifully. Shoaib
was too overconfident about his speed that day. And in his second over he hit beautiful six to him. Took
14 runs from his over & Shoaib refused to bowl next over ! That was enough to say Sachin was in a very
different mood that day. Even with back to back wickets of Viru & Dada he kept his head cool & didnt lost
tempo of run rate. He got cramps in his legs & till the end it became very painful. But it was no need of
running. Because in almost all over he was striking one or two glorious boundaries. But in the end he took
runner but on very next delivery he got out of Shoaibs Throwed ball. Shoaib really threw the ball which
became unplayable for him in that condition. He missed the century made match winning 98. But those 2
runs cant take away greatness of that innings. Easliy one of the greatest ODI knock & my most favourite
knock of him.
But in finals again when he got out, India lost. But of course
there was a huge score to chase. He was committed to win the world cup. But we couldnt do it in 2003.
He got man of the tournament in that, but he said he is not happy with this award. Because he wanted the
other trophy. Which again showed he values the team most than himself ?
Meanwhile read many of his interviews where he spoke about his journey .
His struggle for cricket , his hectic schedule of school & practice , after that practice on hanging ball in
home his passion & concentration , wetting the ball & playing on it just to practice the uneven bounce.
These were so important lessons in my life. And it became a guideline how to chase a dream which is
your passion ! And then came the most hard phase in his life . Injury of tennis elbow!
That tennis elbow phase was the hardest phase in
his life. First time in his career he didnt played for almost a year. And after then he faced a most huge
badpatch in his career. He was not remained as a dominant batsman as he was before. He was not
scoring runs that regularly that he was. And whenever he was scoring he wasnt that Sachin Tendulkar
whom all world knows. Many times gave wicket to less skilled bowlers. Talks of his retirement started and
were always troubling him. Immense pressure started to fall on him. But still he was cool minded. And
when he regained his form he always silenced critics with his bat. But that phase of 2005-2007 was a
very difficult for me as a Sachinist. All were criticizing him & telling him to retire. I was surprised how can
anyone be so rude to him to rule out the career of 15-16 year like that ? But was feeling like am alone
Sachin fan left on this planet. And in the same period superstitions regarding him began :1. Watch his
inning in full concentration & no disturbance 2. No surfing channels in break between overs 3. Either
watch his inning start to end or not to watch at all (It is my experience that whenever I switched off during
his batting he was out) 4.Switching of the mobiles completely & not to talk with anyone during that etc.
etc. About that injury he spoke letter. That: It was so tough like I was feeling like this is a end of my

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career. There was a phase when I couldnt even lift a plastic bat. But still how he kept his head cool &
believed on himself. Those lines are always in my heart. Are always inspirational for me. Taught me how
to remain positive in most difficult situation it helped me many ways. From difficult situations to illness.
Even when I was ill & hospitalized in this October , negative thoughts were coming in mind continuously.
But I always tried to kept myself positive by recollecting his lines.
After 2007 world cup again he improved tremendously. His bad
patch was over & he came back to normal & continued thrashing bowlers as always. From 2009 he
started to play lesser ODIs to concentrate on test & to keep himself fit to play 2011 world cup. 2010 he
had tremendous year in tests where he scored 7 centuries in that year against various teams. He played
only one ODI that year. But who can forget that ?
Actually at that time it was my college exam in few days & I had to study
hard for that because it was incomplete. When I switched on the T.V. for some time I saw Sachin in
confident pose & in mood to thrash the bowlers. I switched of the T.V. as I had study plus I couldnt watch
it a second more because I knew I cant watch his full inning because of study. The superstition of either
watch him full or completely dont was still fresh in mind. So deciding not to take risk I resumed my study.
When he in his 150s relative called me to say he scored 150 & still many overs are left. Now I couldnt
control myself immediately stopped studying & switched on T.V. Next 50 runs I was completely with him
imagining scoring every run with him. I was so closed to him that when he touched that 200 I felt I have
achieved something in my life. Even the commentary of that ball is still fresh in my mind. It was a perfect
indicator that how ready he was for next world cup.
Sachin had climbed every record-mountain- from highest ODI run getter to highest Test run getter and
from most number of international centuries in both formats to play most number of international matches,
every run Tendulkar scores update the cricket record book on its own. Critics were saying that World Cup
triumph still remains for the little master but I was knowing , cricket is a team game and winning World
Cup is a team job. No one player can be accounted for winning or not winning a tournament like World
Cup . But still with a career like of Tendulkar, even the smallest of doubt on his commitment disturbed
me and like a five-year old kid who wants every toy he sees , I wanted him to win the World Cup this time
and silence his critics for once & for all.
So then in 2011 W.C. he again gone strong & became Indias
highest run scorer. He lead to many victories with Yuvi & Zaheer. But at final he again gone early like
Veeru. I almost felt like crying. Felt this world cup is also gone. Memories of 2003 W.C. again came. But
thankfully by Gauti & MSDs brilliant knock we won ! That was the happiest moment for India cricket & of
course for Sachin. His longest dream came true. When rest of the players carried him on their shoulders ,
I saluted him 100 times. Virat Kohli explained our emotions in correct manner : For the last
23 years , he carried nations burden on his shoulders. Those memories are again still fresh in my mind.
Then again came lean patch for him & also on India.
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Pressure of his 100 100 becoming very strong day by day. And he wasnt doing it. His average slowed
down. His retirement talks again came . I was in huge disappointment & worry that what if he cant do it ?
Will he retire ? I wanted to complete his that century because I felt it was his right. And then He
completed that in Asia Cup. Again joyful moment . shivering of hands , unable to speak a word. Again
saluted him & his career 100*100 times. It was a pride for me that my Sachin achieved that stage.
During Asia cup movie Kahani was released. I
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match. But then I thought I will watch the highlights later , because that was a suspense movie friends
could reveal the suspense & will spoil the fun ? Who knew that will be the last ODI match of him?
The pain of couldnt watch him in his last innings will always remain in my
heart. I wanted to give a proper farewell to him. And player like him deserves proper farewell more than
anyone. I really felt sad on 23rd December when he declared his retirement without proper farewell. I hope
you are reading this master. Please, I request you please play in blue jersey of India one last time . You
deserve the proper Farwell.
At last , What is Sachin to ODI cricket? I will say just one line : If ever 50
over format flourishes more, had glowed, became profitable , people understands cricket more
easily or addicted to & tons & tons of kids coming to the cricket with a hope in their eyes, Thanks
to this man !! Enough Said !!

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SRIHARI
Sachin u disappointed me :( :(
I am from Chennai !! I am also the admin of the facebook fan page SACHIN TENDULKAR-The DON of
cricket.
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On Sunday morning (23 Dec 2012) I was standing in line at M.A Chidambaram Stadium to get the
tickets of IND-PAK odi on DEC 30!! Only to see u!!! Because i know that, its your last match in Chennai!!
I was near the counter!! Just behind 200 people!! I was standing there from morning 8 AM without eating,
without bathing!! Around 11 30 I got a call saying SACHIN RETIRED FROM ODIs!!!

Thats it :( :'( , All my dreams shattered !! I came out of the line without getting the tickets!!
NO SACHIN, NO CRICKET!! Love you SACH

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Cricket ke bhagwan ke charno mein kuch antim shabd

Two years back, the Royal Bank of Scotland pitched in Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar in their ad and the tag
line was Arso mein aisa khiladi janam leta hai jo khelne ke andaaz ko hi badal deta hai.well Sachin for
me was not restricted to just change the way the game was played..he changed the way a nation of 1.2
billion people lived. I remember the moment when I first heard of him. I was a 6 year old boy and India
were playing the 92 world cup game against Pakistan and I remember my father saying TV band kar do
Sachin out ho gaya .i was too young to comprehend the statement but little did I know that I will live
through this statement many a times in the next 20 yearsI started following cricket in 1994 and my first
series was a quadrangular series in NZ in which Sachin started opening the innings for first time along
with Jadeja. Those stunning straight drives, those fearless down the track shots to the likes of Mcdermot
are still very much there in my mind but in a true sense it was the 1996 world cup which made Sachin my
God. I remember watching Sachin smashing the lankan attack @ FSK in a league match but we lost that
match thanks to some incredible Jayasurya batting. Sachin single handedly took us on the brink of a win
against Australia in Mumbai but we lost, we however reached the semi final and fielded first for some
strange reason. Target was 250 and Sachin was smashing Vaas and Murali all around the park bt as
soon as he was stumped off Jayasurya, the whole team collapsed and we crashed out. People were
beginning to understand that Indian team has 10 humans and one super human and this was vindicated
in April 1998 when this super human scored 2 centuries in 3 days against Australia to win us the trophy.
The straight 6 off Kasprowicz with Tony Greig in the comm box is worth watching 1000 times. The whole
nation was now engulfed in Sachin Mania and with the 1999 world cup in sight, the pressure was on
Sachin to deliver however Sachin had to come back mid way into the tournament because of the sudden
demise of his father but like a true servant of the nation, he went back to play for the country, the century
against Kenya has to be the most emotional in the history of the game. We could not do well in the 1999
cup and it was clear that winning the cup was the biggest dream for Sachin. Post 1999 and pre 2003
world cup saw Sachin forging a wonderful opening partnership with Ganguly and with the arrival of
destructive Sehwag @ the arena, the 2003 cup was looked upon with much hope and the team dint
disappoint. Sachin was on fire and that 6 off akhtar over point will be remembered forever. The team
reached the final but failed to clear the last hurdle. The scene of Sachin almost crying while receiving the
Man of the Series award from Sir Gary Sobers was a clear message to the whole world that aspirations
should be high and should never be compromised. Sachin had started to change his game post 2003, the
attacking shots were no more there but he was still scoring runs but with the early exit in the 2007 world
cup,the likes of Sanjay Manjrekar who hardly knew a thing about the ODIs were asking him to retire from
ODIs but Sachin carried on. He scored a 99 against South Africa in Belfast and then a couple of 90s in
England but those match changing knocks were missing. The VB series came at the beginning of 2008
and Sachin had a quiet series till the finals. On the eve of the final, our skipper MSD who was basking in
the glory of t20 world cup win had said that he wanted some runs from paaji and paaji responded with
scores of 109 and 93 to win the VB series for team India. Sachins body had started to wear down by
now. It had won many a battles against the likes of Mcgrath, Gillespie, Akram, Younis, Akhtar, Warne,
Murli and co. but still there was something which was egging him on. That something was the desire to
win a cup for India. He started playing selective odi series but it was in this period that two of his best
knocks were to come, Hyderabad 2009 and You would wonder whether it was 1999, Sachin was all guns
balzing in a chase of 350 and scored 175 only to be denied support by his team mates and a heart
breaking 5 run loss. Sachin became the first man to score 200 in ODIs @ Gwalior. What was left was the
question but something big was still missing. Here came the 2011 world cup and Sachin shifted gears
one last time in ODIs, brilliant centuries against Proteas and England and we were in the finals. Target
was a stiff 275 on a difficult wankhede track and Sachin was out on 18 and the whole nation was having a
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a comfortable cup victory. From that very moment, you knew the dreaded moment is near and it has
finally come. The emotions are running high but this is the time to thank a man who moulded the first
quarter century of my life. Thanks paaji for giving me 463 of the good days of my life, 96 of the better
days of my life and 49 of the best days of my life. I like a billion people shall miss you but will always take
inspiration from you because as I say Sach was is and will always be my life

Deepthi Paul :My dearest loving Sir Sachin,

You have always inspired me throughout my life Your hard work, commitment, patience, dedication,
passion, enthusiasm, dignity, confidence, the way you mastered the game, your longevity, adaptability,
perfection, professionalism, love for the game, a disciplined display of immense maturity, your will to
reach where you are now and your care for your family, love for our Nation and all your charming and
gentle ways!! Words are short when we try to describe you, Id rather prefer the name SACHIN as an
adjective. You are truly admirable, adorable and an epitome of humility. Ive always been surprised as to
how a legend of your stature could be so humble, grounded and down to earth!! Undoubtedly, YES!! You
are my hero and my role model!!
Im Deepthi Paul, an ardent fan of yours, from Kerala. Being a Chartered Accountant student, I had to
face a lot of tough phase in my studies. Every time I struggle with my studies, the one who has inspired
me to continue is you. The way you overcame the obstacles (be it injuries or criticisms) have just amazed
me always. No actors, no superheroes in films have never had any place in my mind, ever since I was a
child, it was only you. As a 20 year old student, there were a lot of things which I could learn from you Sir.
After Tennis elbow injury, wherein you were not even able to lift a glass of water and the way youve
raised up like a phoenix has inspired me to face the challenge and give the best in what we do. I also did
not want to give up. Youve told us to Chase the dreams, because dreams do come true. In short,
youve always inspired and motivated us to excel in life and you are the man we all want to be.
After the 2011 World cup win, I was so happy like every other Indian not only because India won it, but
because that was the only thing left for you to achieve and that being done with our Sir Sachin being the
top scorer. Also we know how happy you were after achieving it. A happy Sachin is always a joy
forever India Smiles when Sachin Smiles!!
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But after we got his 100 100, there were talks of your retirement. The so-called experts said, now that he
has nothing to achieve he might take retirement. It was a huge shock for me. My happiness sunk in
sadness on hearing this. But you made me so happy once again, when you said One should serve the
Nation when youre at the top, you should contribute to the team. And I was on the top of the world!! I
told my parents Look I told you, hell continue And now Ill complete my Chartered Accountancy course
within 2015 to see Sachin bat for India in the 2015 WC. We always see to it that we do not miss any of
your innings, come what may. But I wanted to complete the course before 2015 WC so that I can watch
him with no tensions of my studies.
But on 23rd Dec 2012, I got a huge shock when I heard the news of your retirement from ODIs!!!!! Never
expected!! Shocked!! Emotions!! Depressed!! Heart broken!! I felt numb. I do not know how to put my
emotions in words. Only his true fans who supported him throughout his career will understand what
exactly I felt!! Tears came down from my eyes. I was not sure whether Id go mad I still cant accept
the fact that you are no more playing ODI cricket & I feel the pain when you retire from a format you made
your own Even now I burst out into tears unknowingly. I cant even think about it. I cant control my
feelings and emotions after I heard this sad news. I wish team India should never ever allot Jersey
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is still the same with me. Even when I sat to write my little story of how you inspired and motivated me in
my life, many a times, I couldnt control myself from crying. I think every die hard fan of yours must be
feeling the same. But Sir, please tell me (@dips_paul) how will I stop myself from crying???
Sir you are a true match winner, a team man and a perfect role model!! And its rightly said that there isnt
anything beautiful on the field than to see Sachin bat!! I prefer to see opponent teams batting rather than
seeing the other Indian players bat, only to see you fielding and bowling because you are one of the best
all-rounders. Like someone said, the more we see you, the more we want to see you. You are the history
that will never change. You will be remembered as long as cricket is there and maybe beyond that. You
are and will always remain the best in the world.
Sir you do not know how much we miss you, Indias favorite son!!! I cant even think about it, because you
were a part of our life, the moral, physical & aesthetic effect & impact you had on us will last forever. Most
of us were not even born when you started off with your International cricket. But your unassailable
statistics, formidable records, milestones and mesmerizing awe-inspiring performances are enough for us
to cherish throughout our lifetime.
When you played on the ground, you were not really playing on the ground alone, but in Our Hearts
And when you announced your retirement, you have literally broken our hearts!! But sir, I respect all your
decisions and will always support you throughout my life. Being the last 2 ODI scores 114 and 52, I still
feel that theres plenty of cricket left in you. You should have played the 2015 WC Age is just a number
for a legend like you. You are still young and fit than your team members. If you could come back to
ODIs once again, we would be the happiest!! Team India needs you, and cricket is not cricket without
SACHIN!! For us Sachin is always above cricket, because we started watching cricket for you, and we
stopped watching ODI cricket from 23rd onwards NO SACHIN, NO CRICKET!!! Its the end of an era!!!
END OF ODI CRICKET!!! But I feel privileged & lucky to have lived in your era and to grow up watching
you have been one of the greatest things in our lives, indeed a great habit. One thing is for sure, WE
WILL NEVER WATCH ODIs anymore!!! India still needs you because you are the life, soul & strength of
cricket. You can only retire from ODIs, BUT NEVER FROM OUR HEARTS!!!!
The only thing that gives us a relief is that, you will be playing in tests Please I beg you to keep
continuing for us We wont be able to bear it anymore. Thank you so much for the 23 golden years
youve given us!! We are indebted to you and are very grateful to you. And thanks for all the laurels
youve brought to India. Cheers! You are the face of India, THE PRIDE OF THE NATION!! Vive-La
Sachin, Long Live the Legend!!
You have carried the expectations of the billions for the past 23 years and are loved beyond boundaries
for the joy and pride youve given us over the years. No words in the dictionary can match your greatness.
Need I say more YOU ARE THE BHARAT RATNA A legacy that will live forever!!!! Take a bow
Master!!!!
All the very Best Sach God bless you sir!! With Love, Prayers, Respect and Salute to The Master
Blaster!!!!.

Nanda Kiran:Journey with THE Tendulkar I know.

What a Player, What a wonderful player shrilled , startled Tony Greig on his 25 th birthday.
Thats Awesome! Thats one for the Photographers and one for our memory exclaimed the
commentator when 145 Km/h delivery from Lee was sent to third man boundary.
Open the text Book. Turn to Page 32 cheered , astonished Harsha on his straight drive.
Welcome to Club 30 Master uttered Sunny Gavaskar with the master looking towards the skies.
Maayans were wrong about 21st.Festive Mood. Celebrations of Christmas and New Year were ON,
or at least, the preparations. To add onto it, India Pakistan series was underway for the delight
of cricket lovers. Yet, the bitter reality struck-the master, who saved India in the scorching heat of
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play for India just a day after his dads funeral, will no longer feature in blue!
My memories with Tendulkar and his flamboyant knocks date back to 1996 when my dad was busy
watching Semi-Finals of WC not letting me watch my favourite Tom and Jerry. I was crying then to
let me watch what I wanted not knowing that I would cry one day, when he would bid adieu.
A couple of years later, I was Eight and the time I knew the names of few players in Indian Cricket
team. The majestic back to back hundreds in Sharjah. Broken Down Australian attack. Overwhelmed
Tony Greig and an Indian Victory in the grand stage. What a knock that was! The 6 of Warne and
Tom Moody dancing down the track, a straight clear yet an elegant hit off Kasprowicz and the ball
sailed into the stands for the nth time. Excited Tony screeches : This man is the nearest thing to
what Bradman has ever been.
1999-Bristol.Match against Kenya. India lost the previous match against Zimbabwe. Sachin returned
to England to play a day after his dads funeral and scored a dominant 140.Enough Said. Passion to
play Cricket is synonymous with the little champion.
I was 13.A Tendulkar Fan then. WC 2003,Centurion.Tendulkar started off with a cracking back-foot
punch through the covers. The consecutive Upper cut, leg-glance, a splendid straight drive off Akthar
and the pump of his fists for the over throw-The scenes which are etched in my memories and that
will cherish forever. Thanks for entertaining us exclaimed Robin in the post-match presentation, to
sum up his brilliant batting.
India won the WT20 2007.People were calling for Tendulkars head. Certain News Papers carried
Endulkar.My love, admiration and respect for the man only grew. His bat spoke as usual. The
extravagant knocks ,138 against SL,117* against Australia,163 against NZ,175 against Australia, were
enough to shut the critics mouth. A Rampaging attack of a 37 year young Sachin against arguably
the best bowling line up of SouthAfrica to score the 1st ever 200 in ODIs. Exclaimed Ravi Shastri,
Gets it! The First Man on the Planet to reach 200 and he is the super man from India. He was as
clinical as a surgeon with his knife. Few of THOSE News Papers carried GOD as the headline this
time.
In 2011, I was a Tendulkar Worshipper. He led India from the front in most of the matches in WC
2011.A Six off Dhoni into the stands was the moment India anticipated for, Tendulkar waited for 22
years. He has carried the Nations burden for 22 years and its time we carry him on our shoulders
said an young sensation. Tendulkar waving his hands at the crowds and India, along with Sachin,
lifting the World Cup: how can One forget?
There are so many of them. I look back to pick my favourite , yet I failed. There are so MANY. We
are perhaps the most lucky kids to have witnessed and cherished the most of Tendulkar- The little
dasher to the most complete batsman, the genius at work. The Smile, The Simplicity, The Standing
Ovations for an INDIAN abroad, The humility, The Longevity, Re-Invention every time, Let the bat
do the talking attitude, The Greatest batsman looking at the skies, The flowing cover drives, The
paddle sweeps, The Straight drives, The genius who can have people on their feet almost every time
he set out to bat, we will miss them all.
IMPOSSIBLE IS NOTHING I wish he was immortal.
You will never retire from our hearts Master. I will cherish all the memories as long as I live and
carry them to my grave. Take a bow GOD!!
What a Player, What a wonderful player !!!

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Shijad Sidhik
It was the worst day in my life !!!
I was speechless all through this day, would be sleepless in night as well
Certainly MY ONLY REASON TO WATCH CRICKET IS NO MORE IN ODI... :(
but respects his decision will miss dat precious moments f watching his batting which always gave me d
pleasure f my life
Thank u Sachin Thank u for all the stunning memories f past 23 years - from my childhood to till date

Roshan Ravi :Dear My God,

my world is ended on 23 december 2012. i wanna c him again in blue jersey!! i cant watch cricket without
sachin. im gonna quit watching odi cricket.. sachin leaves odi and his hard fans... love u sachin
muahhhh....

Lakshmi Narayanan Gurumurthy

I was outside when I heard it from a friend. I didn't believe it. But when I saw the news with my own news,
I literally cried. For me, Sach has been the synonym for Cricket. I started watching cricket for him, I
started playing cricket because of him. I've in my collection whatever Sachin goodies I could get my
hands on since the time when I was 4 years old. Am a 21 year old guy, who is a fan of the GOD for over
17 years now. And to hear he'll no longer play the game,makes me think it would've been better had the
world ended on 21st Dec 2012. I wouldn't have had to hear this. Love Sach forever !

Sravan Pisapati
Sachin, I go to temple to pray the GOD. I watch cricket to see God's (sachin's) play for me now... No god
no cricket

Kumar Prashant
Saturday whole night i was parting with my friends and i was not able to sleep whole night. Finally in the
morning 9am on Sunday i planned to go to bed with a very deep sleep.
at 11.30 my mobile vibrated with an SMS. I was somehow able wakeup with my eyes totaly red due to
sleeping late. Suddenly i opened the SMS to see some invitation from my friends for a party. But,
unfortunately the message came from an unknown number as God Has Retired.. :( " ..I was shocked so
much that i stood up on my bed and switched on my laptop to see the new on times of india website.
Finlay i saw the news and suddenly a drop of tear rolled down my eyes. I got that SMS from 1 of my
friend from Kerala.
I started watching cricket when i was 4 years old during 1991-92. Till now i was badly addicted to watch
cricket only because i wanted to just have a glimpse of Sachin playing on the field. When i was 9 years
old i became such a die hard fan of Sachin that during the Sharjah cup in 1996 i ran out of my office at

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night 9pm without informing my parents. I took my bicycle and parked it somewhere on the roadside
outside a TV showroom. Unfortunately someone stole my bicycle but it didnt bothered my much because
i was into another world of joy because Sachin scored century that day.
These memories will always be cherished in my hearts. Will always miss him like anything else in the
world.

Rahul Krishna
I watched the news at my friend's home and I was Shocked ...i was
unable to believe ..i run to ma home and switch on Tv..Im crying and i
cant express in words the feeling is...THIS PAIN IS INCURABLE
FOREVER...IM DEPRESSED ..I CANT SEE MY GOD, ANYMORE IN THAT BLUE NO:10
JOURSEY..that feeling is killing me..Im not getting any words..Im also
quitting watching Odis...because i didnt want to believe what happened on
23/12/12 the worst day of my life...
Thank u 4 all the joys u gave us..u r the color of our joys..miss u forever..
master please recheck your decision we want u back...please consider this
please.

A TRIBUTE to a TRUE LEGEND:Sai Sanath

SLEEPLESS NIGHTS AHEAD to digest a fact that u are no more in ODI CRICKET. . .
I was happy when u scored single,my joy doubled when u ran two r three,was out of seat when it crosses
the line for a FOUR,jumped with joy if it was over the line for a SIX....
U are the only reason for me along with a billion to make us watch the game named CRICKET.Missing u
from the core ...frommorning when i heard the news i still cant believe that a BLUE JERSEY with name
TENDULKAR no.10 on its back will not appear anymore for TEAM INDIA.
Had many memories where i argued even with my best & close friends when it comes to ur topic,when i
broke coconuts in temple when u reached milestones, bought all newspapers when u make a record
(even my mom still scolds for keeping those papers very carefully with me),used to switch of when u get
out, enjoyed a lot when many of my friends called me when u made double century, felt very very happy
when many of my friends used to say i was mad about you, loved a lott when i design posters to post abt
u as my status updates, enjoyed every bit of yours in ODI cricket ...such was passion developed in me
towards u.
I was thinking u will be opting and playing ODI cricket, but today your retirement has made me just blank
minded, grief stricken, shocking and the saddest feeling ever...Now its just no use to even switch on tv
when INDIA plays ODIs. . .GOLDEN ERA OF ODI CRICKET in INDIA ended up with heavy hearts of
millions saying good bye along with U on 23rd DEC 2012 (WORST DAY IN HISTORY OF CRICKET).
TRUELY,FRANKLY speaking ODI cricket misses U SACHIN. . .YOU & Your HEROICS will always
remain in our hearts forever SACHIN.... U , U, U so much SACHIN for entertaining us in a best way
which no one can anymore...

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As there is ONE SUN,ONE MOON....Until the game of cricket exists there will be only ONE SACHIN
RAMESH TENDULKAR...there was NO, there is NO & there will be NO replica for u...As we MISS U A
LOTTTTTTTTTTT in ODI cricket...RIP ODI CRICKET...

Yazeer Arabath
Dear Mr. Sachin R Tendulkar M.P.
I wrote this to you with a heavy heart. When I saw the news that you have retired from the ODIs, I thought
it was a rumor and I prayed god for that. Till now I am waiting to hear that news from you. Please come in
front of media and address that its just a rumor. This is a humble request of all the sachinist.
But if its the true message from you that you have retired then I will stop watching cricket. I cannot
imagine a cricket match without SRT.
You are a landmark to India not only now after 5000 years also.With heavy Heart and tearful Eyes,

Ayan Das
People say Cricket wont be the same again without u...But for me it wont be cricket ...ODI just became
orphan..The first time i held a bat as a 6 year old, u were just 3 years into international cricket...Since
then, u were the only cricketer I have worshiped...U often say that u should not be compared to GOD, but
u r no less mortal. For me, you are next to GOD...
Please Sir, dont go..I cant think of cricket without u...I would miss the small adjustments in the front part
of your pants that u were known to do...the slightest adjustments in the side screen..those cover
drives..the back foot punches...the straight drives...the paddle sweeps...I will miss being an Indian without
U in the team...
This is not the manner I would like U to go..U have Sachinized my childhood...I have been privileged
enough to witness the last 20 years of your cricketing career...Every single time I have enjoyed ur
success, and always stood to defend U "My Cricketing GOD" during hard times...There were times wen u
were suffering from Tennis Elbow, and U were out of the Game for around 1 year...I dint see a single
match during that time..Because for me, It is U who defines cricket...
I am short of words...I cant explain what i feel at your retirement from ODIs...I am pretty much dumb
stuck...How I much I wish that Maya'n prediction came true and the world ended on 21.12.2012..atleast I
would have been much happier thinking that I retired from life watching MY GOD still playing the game
HE loves...

Peeyush Pandey.
The way Lord Ram left this earth but gave diwali to his followers to celebrate in the same manner I need a
day like diwali and not a day like when I don't know whether I am seeing Sachin in his last game. I know
someday he has to retire because of the age. But Sachin please when you take retirement from tests
then please do tell the world at least before a match. So that this world give you the farewell you deserve.
Actually I am a bit selfish I desire to experience the last day farewell of him for my memory.

Chirag Pandey
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I feel it was one of the saddest of the news that i ever heard in my life, on last very Sunday morning.
Sachin retired form ODIs. I still do not want to believe it that our cricket GOD will not walk down on the
ground with that blue jersey, tagged on the back with number 10. I still feel and pray that some miracle
will happen and God will change his decision, if not for couple of matches, at least for 1 single match so
that we can save that last sight of his in our hearts and eyes for ever. So, i pray earnestly to our GOD that
please, at least come and play one last one day match and bless our lives which you have always done
since you stepped first time on the ground.
Sachin doesn't deserve such a silent farewell. World should witness your exit in a grand manner which no
one has ever seen.
LOVE YOU SACHIN
.

Ansh Raikwar
It wasn't such a great Sunday morning when I woke up on from my long sleep after the exam on
Saturday. I was still feeling tired and sleepy. I was sipping tea then and just took my phone and logged in
on facebook. There it was "Sachin, the GOD announces retirement from ODI's".. And first i was like.. Jaw
fully dropped open, the tea cup down on the floor and hot tea all over me.. I didnt waste any time and
quickly, almost ran towards the common room of our hostel to see tv and to confirm whether the news is
true or not. And when the news channels confirmed it, i was really very much shocked and i had my eyes
wet with tears.. I wasn't crying but my eyes were full of tears. And as i am writing this, i still have them
here in my eyes.. ;(
Even after 8-10 hours of getting the news of Sir Sachin Tendulkar's retirement, my heart was still unable
to believe that I won't be seeing him again in that blue indian jersey.. That I will never again see the god
underneath that no. 10 jersey.. That I will never again see the master blaster in one dayers..
Its really very hard to make ourselves understand that it is the truth.. This will take time to sink in.. A lot of
time..
I have never heard of cricket without sachin.. Sachin was the reason I watched cricket..
I'll miss you sachin.. This one day cricket will miss you sachin.. You can never be replaced.. The world will
never see another sachin..
Love you Sir Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar..

Ashwin Krishanmurthy
The day I dreaded finally came. From now on, we wont see a certain diminutive figure performing his
customary crouching at the non-strikers end. Colored India shirts without number 10 and a certain name
inscribed on it. Commentators need not search for adjectives and superlatives to describe him at the start
of every innings. Bowlers can breathe a sigh of relief. After more than twenty years, an Indian ODI
scorecard will not feature Sachin Tendulkars name forever.
He was the reason why many took up cricket. He attracted thousands to
the stadiums. Meetings seemed less important, students found new reasons to bunk, studying for exams
with one eye on tv became a trend. When he batted well, the dressing room felt reassured. India smiled.
Images of him running down the track to blast Shane Warne into the stands in Sharjah became an
everlasting one. First man on the planet to reach 200 and its the superman from India. He scaled new
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impossible, we looked up to him. He straight drove Brett Lee, cover drove Wasim Akram, upper cut
Shohaib Akthar, flicked Dale Steyn with aplomb, hooked Andy Caddick out of the stadium once, lofted
Murali over covers, deposited Warne over long-on. Pace or spin, he didnt spare any.
Memories, memories, lots of memories. Thats what he leaves us with
An extraordinary player but an even better gentleman. A great ambassador of a great game! Thank you
Sachin for doing what you did!

Badri Narayan.
Wish God Of cricket, ma childhood hero could get to read this....
One of the saddest days ever, wont be able to see him anymore in the Indian flagged blue jersey, Will miss
my childhood hero very badly, followed things only after Sachin endorsed, not so rich to buy a BMW 3 series
but surely will try but only because Sachin endorsed it.. Blessed to have seen him play all these years, HAIL
the GOD of CRICKET. NO Sachin then NO Cricket. Love you SACH forever ..

Sidharth Sankar Singh

TRIBUTE TO GOD!!!
The day we all feared, the day many of us never wanted to come. The day that made us realize GOD
also take rest. The day that made us realize everything comes to an end. What can we say about you
GOD. Thanking you or saluting you cant justify what you have done for me, for us,
for the Country.
Your retirement is like putting into the closet and locking it the 20 years of that passionate emotions,
those moments of pride, those times of Patriotism, those Goosebumps, those adrenalin flow, those
inspiring moments, moments of triumph, those moments of joy, those anxious waitings for your match
and making us believe that you will make us win.. and believe me SIR there are many more. This will
be hard, this will be terrible, but I wish time can make us strong. But believe me GOD there will be many
players who was there, who will come & go.but YOU were, is, & will
forever be the BEST for us.

You may retire as a player SIR, but you will remain the GOD for us because it was not just the cricket but
many more things that made YOU our HERATBEAT.
You inspired not only generations but a Country, YOU become a HERO when we required it, when we
need someone to look upon and say I want t be him/her. A HERO that didnt divided the Nation but
bought her together.

Cricket will no longer be a life for us, but just a game. Now on cricket might be the religion but WITHOUT
GOD. Many of us will not be waiting for the coming ODI matches, will just watch it.

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We will always love you SIR , for YOU have become the part of life. We never ever forget those glorious
20 years, with ups & downs, of our life that you gave us.

YOU taught most of us how to fight. YOU showed us what commitment, hard work, & dedication means.
The blue color will never be so favorite for us..and I might not BLEED blue now onwards. It was honor
SIR to watch your innings. And pleasure to watch you BLEED blue.
Lastly, SIR thank YOU for giving us the satisfaction & pride in ODIs that I am SACHIN & I play for
INDIA.
We all want you to play Tests as long as possible. Retiring from ODIs, there is huge void that
has been created, which for me cannot be filled anytime. The loss is immeasurable, the void is to big to
be filled.
The day has come, the day we all feared, the day many of us never wanted to come.
Always SACHINIST!!!

Aditya Ajitsariya.
I got a text message from a friend about the news of The Legend's retirement. I was shocked for a
moment and then said to myself that if this is a joke, then he will be in trouble (referring to the friend).
Then I quickly opened Cricinfo from where I got the confirmation about the news. I was still not ready to
believe it.
I was completely shocked. I used to believe whenever the Master would take this hard decision, he
would do it after playing a series. But it came very suddenly. I wanted him to complete 50 ODI tons and
100 ODI half centuries and retire and that was not possible. At least, he could have played the series
against Pakistan and England and do so. But he did not. I am a very big fan of him and want to pay a
tribute to this Cricket Legend by saying
"If he is playing, Cricket is worth watching"
Now, the main reason of me watching cricket is gone. Its goanna be too painful for me to watch ODIs now
as the GOD has called it a day you in the limited overs game. It is been rightly said "Sachin is the main
reason why many Indians watch and take up cricket"
I believe that from now on there will be a huge fall in the number of Indians watching cricket as Cricket is
considered a religion in India and Sachin is the GOD
I want to conclude by once again remembering Mathew Hayden's quote about the genius which is very
true
"I have seen GOD, he bats for India at NO.4 in tests"
Salute to the GOD of Cricket..!! He came, He played and He conquered OUR HEARTS...
There was, is and there always will be one Sachin Tendulkar...!!! :)

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Tamal Datta.
I was in class when The God decided to quit......i came 2 know through my friend's sms then while back
to my hostel by metro......this was my feeling......
I became nostalgic & tears came from my eyes. I was thinking about d wonderful moments from when
i remember Hero Cup semis/1st opening against the Kiwis on Holy day....
Then i started thinking the next ODI of India against Pakistan....knowing God will not bat for India
again....I cant imagine the situation.......i was just hating the critics who was barking for his retirement..

MohammadTariq
I don't have words, yet i'm here.I don't have anything which I can post on my Facebook wall or tweet on
Twitter. I am completely numb. But i'm not gonna mourn. It would be an act of disrespect. When a worrier
returns from the war, broken and wounded, we don't mourn. We celebrate his victory. Sachin is my
worrier who has returned after battling for 23 long years, battling against all the odd, standing tall, never
shaken, never broken.
He always was, and he will always be my hero. It doesn't matter if he is on the field or not, He'll always
inspire me to do better, like he has always done. Nothing in this world is for eternity. It'a a fact, and I have
to live with that. I just thank him for all he has done for more than 1,220,200,000 people and everybody in
this world for over 23 long years. Most of us don't even have the courage to do the same thing, even for a
limited period of time, continuously. He has done it. He has done it for me, for us, for India.

He has not only tried to keep himself upto everyone's expectations, but tried his level best to do that,
without thinking about his family, his health, his personal life etc etc. After all the criticism, all the bad
things, which came to his way, any ordinary human like me would definitely have given up. But he never
stopped. Stood tall against everything and delivered.
But, after all he is a human being like me, like you and like everybody else in this world. Someday, we'll
also grow old, old enough that we won't be able to do the things which we would do with perfection till that
time. Perhaps, then we'll understand this law of nature. Usually people think about me as a freak, a
Sachin freak, but it's not just about cricket, not just about Sachin. It's about dedication, it's about
perfection, it's about principles, it's about hard work, it's about values and it's about everything I have
learned from him. It's much much more than just being a Sachin freak.

Now, there is a void which nobody will be able to consume. But I have lots of memories, good memories
and I am satisfied with that. I am satisfied with whatever he has done, whatever he has given. Cricket
would never be the same for me. But there are certain things which cannot be replaced, there are certain
people who cannot be replaced.

He has taught me to dream big, think big and do big. He'll always be there with me, inspiring me,
encouraging me, teaching me how to try for better, how to do better. Even if you are at the top, even if
you have everything.

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"Chase your dreams, dreams do come true."

~Sir Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar.

Vijay Hemwan.
Yes it has happened. But i still can't believe on what happened really happened.... I am still shocked and
heartbroken....!!!!
#GodPleaseComeBack

Vijay Hemwan
A sad day... a sad day for TRUE Sachinists.... Watching cricket will not be the same again because of
God's absence.... I still can't believe what this Sunday morning offered me.... i am blessed to live in his
era... a golden era that Will never come back.... A history that Will never be repeated.... and a legacy that
Will live forever and ever and ever..!!!!!
Thank you Sachin for giving me my life's happiest moments... Will miss my god in blue jersey...
#RIP Cricket

Lata Sharma
what can i say? i have no words to explain what my heart feeling these day. its heart breaking sachin sir
ji! You just kill my passion for odi cricket! i love u more n more!

Lata Sharma:
Pyaare Sachin
koi kehta genius, to koi mahaan tumhe.
Koi master kehta, to koi bhagwaan tumhe.
Haan tum hi to ho mahaan, haan tum hi to ho bhagwaan.
Haan tum hi to ho hamaare pyare Sachin.
Koi!
[01] haan maine dekha hai tumhe mahaan bante,
Maine hi nahin sabne dekha hai tumhe bhagwaan bante.
Har uchhai ko chhota karte khud ko upar uthate,
Kismet khud apne haathon banate.
Haan tum hi!
[02] haan yaad hai mujhe 16 saal ka Sachin,
Ghaton net pe abhyaas karta kathin mehnat karta Sachin.
Chot lagne par bhi bilkul ni ghabrata Sachin,
Bulandi ke aasmaan se uchha uthta Sachin.
Haan! Sahi hai tum..!
[03] Haan mujhe yaad aati hai, dhuandhaar ballebaaji Sachin ki,
Ashmbhav ko shambhav banati ichha sakti Sachin ki.
Choton se ubarkar har nayi shuruaat Sachin ki,
Record banaati bigadti har nayi paari Sachin ki.
Haan sab kehte hain, tum!

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[04] haan mujhe yaad rahega har baar ummeedon ka bhojh kandhon par ladna,
Team ki har ummeed par khara utarne ki koshish karna.
37 ki umar mein 16 ke Sachin sa dohra satak lagana,
Har seema ko parkana phir bhi kadam dharti par rakhana.
Haan main kehti hun, tum..!
[05] haan ab dekh rahi hai duniya, tumhe seemaon se paar nikatle,
Har aalochna ka jabaab shaleenta se dete.
Team ki jarurat par apne andaaj mein badlav karte.
Bhartiya team mein senior ka farz bakhubia nibhate.
Haan ab keh rahi hai duniya, tum!
[06] haan dekha rahe bhartwashi, safalta ke aashmaan par chand se chamkte tum,
20 saal baad bhi nayi paari khelte tum.
Sathoiyon ko jimmedari sikhate, or nibhate tum,
Insaan se mahaan or mahaan se bhagwaan bante tum.
Haan sach hai, tum hi..!
[07] Sachin ho khud ko hi samjhte Sachin,
Maahn ho bhgwaan ho par ho haamare pyaare Sachin.
Khel ki jaan bhartiya cricket ki shaan ho Sachin,
Har bharatwashi ka maan or ballebaaji ki pehchaan Sachin.
Haan! Dil se kehte hain hum, tum..!
Haan tum hi to ho hamare Pyaare Sachin!
Love you Sachin!

Dinesh Dutt, Narnaul

I'm a student from kurukshetra. Following a usual engineering student's vacations time table, I woke up @
1 pm. Switched on my laptop, opened cricinfo and read something disturbing there. Everything stopped
there. Literally. Nothing came to mind. I didn't know what to do. I became numb there; i switched on the
heater and sat there to get some warmth.
Then started to think. Why?
Poor form in test matches? Pressure of the media? Wanted to concentrate on test matches? I was trying
to seek reasons from myself. A lot came to mind.
I was not feeling any sad or depressing. It was like that severe injury which leaves u numb for some time
and then hurts like hell. And now (after almost 24 hours) I can feel that pain, Im not crying but the injury is
severe. Its going to hurt more in coming time. I blame myself for your retirement coz I hadn't prayed for
like 5-6 days.
You know what, the entire nation is angry with you. You should have given the nation a chance to honor
you.
Well, I wont be watching any more of odi cricket from now on. But i want to watch a lot more of tests. I
want to see India winning in South Africa and Australia. So please....

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Your innings of 94 vs. England at Manchester is my favorite.

I love you. I'll cherish the memories for the rest of my life.

Ram.
This message is written with lots of pain and sad feelings... You only make us to see cricket love cricket,
etc.. You make India proud and we
Want you to live as a cricketer till world dies... You must return to odi cricket again.. We will support u till
we dies.. No matter what you score we need you

Sandeep
It was very shocking news on Sunday morning..when I and my friend were watching Dabang 2 at talkies
and one of my friend messaged me about this shocking news and the very next moment I left the talkies
,was feeling that it could be a fake news ..so for confirmation I ran to nearby TV set and was remained
stunned..no words were coming in my mind just lost and tried to recollect all those golden memories
master given to me to cherished..
Remembering those days..running back home from school, hoping that he is still batting.
Praying to God in front of television for his century.
texting while in class just to know his individual score.."Sachya ahe na ajun?? Tendlya kitiwar kheltoye??
Tendlya hai na fir to koi tension nahi.."
Standing in front of TV in street shops to get a glimpse of his batting.
Everything comes to end...:-( ,Thank you for the wonderful memories Sachin.
You are and forever will be India's proudest son.
END OF AN ERA!
I Know Sachin, I dont know cricket. .No Sachin..No cricket..:-( !!

Sreekanth R
Dear god,
y have u retired like other senior please ?
at least can announce retirement like dada that after this series i will retire from odi
at least that time the idiotic media and other haters would have shut their mouth
i wish that cricket fans should be less hereafter and soon Indian media and bcci and its stupid selectors
will feel the heat and pressure every time.
Thanks god for everything. i cant talk anymore

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Amit Tapliyal.
Want to see him back in Blue Dress & want him to play next World Cup 2015 in Australia.
Admin please make some page / Group to send message to BCCI & him to come back & play
ODI matches till World Cup, 2015.

Aravind Bharathi
The world should have ended by 21st itself!!!! Cant able to bear SACHIN's retirement, cant even digest
it !! My brain says "someday somehow he has to do this and today is that day ", but ma heart says "cant
even think cricket without SACHIN"!!! As a90's kid i grew up by watching sachin's play!!! love him like a
hell!!! i had an argument with an interviewer who said Dravid is the best and sachin is next to him!! i just
said only one thing and got rejected " if dravid is the best why cant u use dravid's video in your company
inspirational video(but they added sachin's video)" i was really really happy to get rejected on that day!!!
i'm really really thankful to GOD tat i was born in sachin's Era love u paaaji from now Im goanna miss u
like a hell!!!

Suguna Marutharaj,
I know that this day(retirement from ODI)
would come for sure but not this fast we respect your feelings and decision but you should have played
pakistan series for one last time providing us chance to watch you in the blue uniform with number 10
jersey. you should play one last one day international for us

Santu Ganesh
I lost the joy of watching cricket i lost the cricket craze which i had in me its no more now even if other
score 300 i doesnt enjoy i doesnt feel dos runs r mine each and every run sach score i enjoyed to the
core end of cricket for me if sachin retires from test cricket this the day sachin retires good bye cricket i
started watching cricket because of sachin sir and i quit watching cricket because my god is not playing i
still love cricket its my god's kingdom he rules forever

Shaha Vishal Vilas

Jag budi Honar, Jag budi Honar,
Dec 12 madhe Jag budi Honar, ani Zalich
Sachin took retirement from ODIs...:(
One of the worst days of my life.
tears n only tears for about 2 hours
Ayushyat kadhi konasathi me evdha radlo nasen
was unable to control emotions
I am No more...

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No cricket without SACHIN

If Q : what is Cricket? Then ans will always be
Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar.
A statement of Siddhu :
Ek bar aap India ke prime minister ko bhi katgarhe main khada kar sakte hai...
lekin Sachin ki tarf ungli bhi nahi kar sakte.
Andy Flower :
There are only 2 types of batsman
1 of class Sachin Tendulkar n
2nd all others
Hayden :
I have seen god. He plays at No. 4 for India (in Tests)
Aaj sudha jar konala vicharl ki tuza mulga konasarkha vhava ase tula vatat,
tar fakt ekch uttar ast "Sachin Tendulkar" sarkha...
Jitka jabardast maidanavar
titkach jabrdast maidana baher sudha
Proud to witness "sachin Tendulkar"
exam asude ki kay
Sachin chi batting baghaychi kadhi sodli nai
Sachin khelnar mhatl ki amhi chakachak Dadhi vagaire karun TV samor.
Jevan...Jo paryant Sachin khelat ahe, jevan vicharaychch nahi
Tyala bagunach pot bharat amch
Sachin ne Century marli ki amchyakade janu kahi DIWALI ch
Jevnala Shrikand ch...
Haygay karaychi nai...
IND 97/6
Sachin Ahe na, mag kay tension nai
To kahihi karu shakto...
Ase amhi...
Sachin out zala ki match ch sampli amchyasathi
Ase amhi "Die Hard Sachin Tendulkar Fan"
ani ata 10 no chi jersy ghalayachi kon Himmat suddha karnar nai

Debaprasad Sabhoo.
Well it hadn't been a good for the whole country. Mayans predicted on 21-12-12 but the world ended on
23-12-12. Many may say many things. but just thing to say....
Sir you may have retired but Sir you cant retire from my heart. I was blessed to grow up watching you
and wished the same for my rest of the life. As no more Uniqueness, inventions will I be able to see.
Time has played its part, but surely it will not take out you from our heart.
True Hero above all great Indian. We salute you Sir.

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Sruthi Viswanathan.
How I felt after I heard the news:
And thus comes an END which is so abrupt, unexpected and informal
to the days I used to watch ODIs...............I'm not disappointed but its just that my entire life seems damn
doomed & sober............Dont no why everything I love should stop existing!........... I'm soooo proud of
Sachin and it breaks my heart that my feelings for him keeps getting engulfed in sadness.......I know i
would have to face this day at a point of time in my life yet a lifetime wouldn't be enough to get prepared
to face it........If its your decision I stand by u Master Blaster........Well for me it's the second thing added
up now in my list of things I need badly but have to miss everyday and live with that heart crippling feeling
forever................I love u Mr.Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar, u are my idol for life and my God.........I have felt
like this from the times i could ever remember and it will stick with me till my last breath. My Salutes to ur
ODI carrier

Bharath.
There was my engineering exam of SOM( strength of material)....I was
preparing for that in that cold day in my blanket .....suddenly I got a phone call from my college friend I
recive that call and said 'ha bol' ...he replied 'Abe ye kya sun rha hu mai'.
I- ku kya hua.
Friend- Abe sachin ne ODI se sanyaas le liya
I- kya baat kar rha h....tujhe kis ne btaya
Friend- Abe news mai aa rha h...
I was shocked totally shocked ....2-3 times my frnd replied mayank mayank.....
I- abhi call karta hu check kar ke.
At the very instant I login in my facebook account as I have liked too much pages on sachin.....I saw there
a status of my frnd alok chauhaan' news of the year sachin tendulkar retired from the odi'.....at the very
instant my eyes was full of tears......I immediately called my father he is also a very big fan of sachin
tendulkar.....when I told him he was also shocked.....
One by one my friends call me mayank ye kya ho gya....tu tension na le......they know that I can not wear
the shock of his retirement...from that Point I was unable to learn a single word of SOM......AND NOW
ALSO I M UNABLE TO BELIEVE THAT HE WILL BE NO MORE IN ODI.....
I have planed to watch the last match of India Pakistan series in Delhi.......but now I have planned to
cancel the program because for me to sachin no cricket........
@ mera ek sapna tha ki mai sachin paaji ka last match stadium mai ja k dekhu chahe vo kahi bhi
ho.......par mera vo sapna sapna hi reh gya.........

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But no complain from my God.....and still I love u either u will be there or not...........we will always love
u from the deep of our heart...........
Hum AAP ko bilkul bhi miss nahi karenge ku ki miss unhe kiya jaata h ,jinhe bhooladiya gya ho ,AAP toh
humaare dil mai baste ho
=>Now there are only one kind of batsmen...the others.
=>"Cricket Religion, we were happy with this religion thinking that it is uniting all religions of india....but
now people started creating Gods in this religion. God of offside, God of second innings......My Dear
Indians, Cricket is not some religion that has n number of gods. It has only one god..."Sachin".
=>Mayans may be miscalculated the date, its not 21st its 23-12-12....the end of cricket world and my
world too.......
=>My religion has no holly book and includes no sacrifices to be happy but it can make all other religions
together.....i get absolute bliss just watching my god. Cricket is my religion.
=>If sachin plays well India sleeps well....

Proof:
=> Let us assume "if Sachin doesn't play well India sleeps well".
=> But England are 2-1 lead in the current series and in comfortable zone of
3rd test. so, India not sleeping well.
Therefore by theory of contradiction.
=> If Sachin plays well India sleeps well...
=>They are not able to pass the Bill(lokpal) which is good for country from many years doing fasting until
death.....we think we are responsible citizens and do share, like the posts that are against government
with the messages "PLZ SHARE IT","PLZ SUPPORT"......Helping some foreigner becoming super rich.
Late 90's we burnt foreign clothes to get independence......now we satisfy only with foreign costumes,
food, etc. we dont even like to drink water from Indian made water bottles.
Dear responsible and most patriotic citizens....stop giving advice to "Sachin".
Thank you,

Prasanna Chakravarthy
23/12/12-I just woke up and checked FB on my phone. And my eyes caught the first news was "Sachin
Tendulkar Announced his Retirement from ODI Format". I was stone stuck and didnt know what
happened. Tears started rolling out my eyes unknowingly. I just couldnt stop them and couldnt control
myself cause this news was more than a shock to me.
Knowing myself as kid, A kid who was more interested in Sports. Whose favorite time was to Play

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Cricket. I remembered one day in my 7th Class. Sachin got out pretty early in that match and as a 7th
Class kid i cried so much that i had got Fever for one week. My Doctor Started laughing at me and told
my DAD please take care of him before this becomes madness. Guess what that madness about Sachin
Tendulkar Never stopped and will never stop. During my Childhood my MOM used to hide all the Sports
editions in NEW Papers cause wherever Sachin's Photo was found i used to cut it and used to stick it in
my SACHIN's Book. by the time i had finished my 10th Class i had finished collecting 600 pages of
Sachin's Photographs. The day i finished my 600th Photo, i was on Cloud nine rather on Cloud 99.
Even growing up, i always tried to pretend Sachin in terms of my batting style. Once i remember hitting
one SIX over the Long On and i felt like I played like Little Master. I had so many fights with so many of
my friends about Sachin Tendulkar. I mean i just never allowed any one talking negative about SRT.
People used to call me Sachin's Mad man, and guess what i always felt happy when people really called
me by that name. My i used switch off the TV whenever Sachin was out. I only knew what my Heart Beat
rate was when Sachin used BAT.
Even i used fight with my MOM whenever she used to Say see now Your Sachin gets out, and trust me i
used skip my meals that day. I would have gone and slapped so many colleagues, Friends who had
actually talked negative about Sachin.
In my life i have always considered two people who are really dearest to me and are my living and forever
Role Models.

1. My DAD, 2. Sachin Tendulkar.

Why did i considered Sachin as my Role Model was his ability to handle the greatness what he had
achieved. He is a great man with no match in this current world or the previous time or the next coming
time. He has done everything with a Smile and Humbleness. A lot of Useless people spoke a lot about
him, but i had never seen him losing his cool. He always did what he is BEST at. A perfect gentleman, he
has not only inspired me by his On Field aggression but also by his Outside gentleness. Such Humility,
rally not at all easy to find in the current world. My DAD always used to say this" Hard work is the only
way to Success". Yes that is very true and the true example is Sachin. 23 Long long years, never tired of
practicing and always ready to learn new stuff. I mean what an amazing Guy that we had actually got on
this EARTH.
Sachin Sir: I know i had cried when you had announced your retirement. You are so close to my heart
Sir. My only dream is to see you once in my life. I really dont know if it is going to happen. At least i am
happy that i have you as my Role Model and you will always be there in My heart. Miss you so much Sir.
And thanks for showing this World how to Play Cricket.
A Salute to your Sir

Shyam Balan
I was seeing the Australian t20 big bash games in star cricket live. During the breaks i changed the
channels. Just at that time i noticed the scrolling news in times now channel that Tendulkar quits odi
cricket. I was totally stunned, my body temperature raised heavily, my body started to become heat. As a
young man i don't want to cry so i switched off the tv and i gone to bed still i control tears rolled down my
eyes. I suddenly stood up and took the tribute to the legend book published by the Hindu and started
reading it. My family members thought that i became mad in a second. And then i was thinking a lot of
things while reading the book. one of the things i thought is, i was very anger at the critics and media men
who were pressuring god to retire. Even my father is a media person. Media is the thing which has given
life to our family. But of continuous pressure from them to Tendulkar to retire I become to hate the media.
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would kill them even I was in a anger at them like this . I was thinking more things for a few hours when
Tendulkar announced retirement didn't talk to any one of my family members for two days. And even
eating food which i can't digest at all. And when i saw the photos which Sachin posted he was in
mussoorie I couldn't see my god as my old god. This was the emotion i had when i heard the retirement
decision. Whether Sachin sees this or not i love you Sachin. My dream is to take one photograph with him
whether it comes true or not. I will lift the collar of my shirt and i will proudly say that i am a sachinist.
Thank You.

Bala
I am one of the big fan of Sachin. All my friends tease me why you talk more about Sachin and i keep on
telling them Sachin is none other than a "Living Legend" so how much ever i talk its so less i feel. I live in
Bangalore from past 3 years and all matches happened in Bangalore until now whenever Sachin played
in team i went and watch but never got a chance to meet him as i am at a spectator level. The moment i
saw the news in Television the first thing i did is i switched off the television as i cant see the full news
with my eyes and cant hear with my ears. Completely depressed. I cant express my sad feelings also. I
just thought the time has come to give retirement for me also to watch ODI's. Indian team without Master
is like a Fish without water.

Sandesh M
Still in the shock & Trans... I feel like cricket retired from many Indians' lives.. Its like One man retires
from playing ODIs and more than One billion retire from watching... I m sure ODI cricket won't be same
without him... I sincerely request people who still finding faults in SRT, please don't say that cricket is
your passion. Please... He retires with 49 centuries in ODI. A slap on face of those people who used to
say he plays for records... Forget about his Achievements & Records at least respect him for his incredible
commitment towards game..Just imagine the amount of excitement he has given to billions for last 2
decades.. Truly Incredible... It is indeed ironic that the nation which boasts the maximum religions in the
world still believes in one God "Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar" Only One Sun, One Moon & Only One Sachin
No one can replace him... Call me biased or stupid but for me Sachin is always greater than cricket... Few
things never change Still "Cricket is still my religion and Sachin is still My God" I Love Sachinism & I Love
to be Sachinist... Jersey No : 10 ... No Replacement Sachin Tendulkar Will Never Retire From Our
Hearts... Love you Sachin

Anand Rao
When you have been following someone's career for about 20 years and there is an abrupt end to
it (though only partially), you are bound to feel a sense of an irreparable loss, a sense of intense
disbelief, a sense that you have lost a part of yourself... That's the impact of Sachin Tendulkar... All
those who r cricket fans since the 90s will feel the same... And what to say of those who are only Sachin
fans and watch cricket only for Him? :| It's a huge void in our lives which can't b filled ever... Will we b
able to watch ODIs now? Its still unfathomable to imagine that He won't b representing the nation
in blue... Ever... Sachin... You will always occupy a special place in our hearts...
You will always remain a God for me... I m forever indebted to you for the countless joyous moments that
you have provided... Thanks again Sach...

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Atish Hemade:

Fan creation in social networking site :

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Deepak Degnison

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Banner by fans in Chennai during Ind Pak ODI

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Ankit Srivastava:Becoming the greatest cricketer is not that easy

Becoming great is very difficult and being hailed as the greatest is even tougher, to maintain this word for
more than 20 years is almost impossible.
Any guesses about the personality, the legend, the master, about whom I am talking, no prizes for
guessing though.

# One has to leave everything aside and concentrate on one's work.

He left his studies, he left his home, he left his parents to live near to his coach. He also left the daily
pleasure of a small boy of his age and devoted his life to cricket.

# Hurdles are part of the race, never say die, be ready to comeback.
Whatever injuries he has faced were more than what any other sports person could have thought of and
return. But he returned, even when some time ago his doctor did not allow him to pick a cup with his
hand, he returned for his country, he returned cause its just a hurdle and he can get back to do good.

# You have never have to show your emotions and have gut feeling of inspiring others for hope.
He was the captain and saw all his players fail, still he won the Hero Cup singlehandedly, took Sharjah
trophy, led from the front to lead India to the World Cup finals and won the CB series with every member
of the team inspired from him to play good cricket.

# You should accept defeats and learn from them.

He has lost battles to some great bowlers some times because like all other greats, he too was a human.
Yes, he made mistakes but never made it his weakness, never let them to bother him, instead he worked
hard and made sure he never did the same again.

# You should try and try until you can do good.

So many people have so many times said he should quit, he never said anything to them, just tried to go
to the field and play as good as possible. He proved them wrong, but no, never asked them to quit.
# You should be ready to sacrifice, but don't expect anything from anyone.

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Even if you have to leave the next day your father dies. Even if you are just 16 and your nose is bleeding
due to some fast and fearsome bowlers trying to hit you, either with a ball or with their words. You have to
sacrifice for your country's pride.
# You should stay down to earth always, no matter how successful you are.
He has gained so much popularity that stadiums in cities in any corner of the world get house full if he
plays. The whole world seems to enjoy his excellence, still he is not on top of the world, not asking
anything, even not an income tax rebate, which his fellow countrymen are stealing through corruption.
They ask him to be sued for the crime he did not commit, but still he never complains.
# You should believe in yourself and make others believe in their capabilities.
He inspired Azhar when he was feeling nervous and Azhar went berserk hitting everything to take India
ahead of a dream total of 300. Even when the team was thinking of defeat in the WC 2003 final after
Australians made a mammoth total, he tried his best not to lose the game before its lost. Yes, it was a
failure, but to make it to the finals wasn't. India reached finals just once before that, in 1983, but this time
they did not win it, still he is trying to make it and we all believe in him.
# You should never cheat, never, even if all others do.
Even if the complete team is fixing matches, no matter if your bowlers don't do their jobs, doesn't matter
some batsmen are out for a cheap score, he had the guts to fight like a lone fighter, he had the guts to
stay a patriot when everyone sold their pride.
# Your work is your worship, nothing else is more important even if it gets you more money.
He always made it a point to all his brands that nothing comes between him and cricket, then only he
signs any deal. If he wanted he could be businessman, a politician, or live like a star, but he chose to
leave it all when it comes between his work for his country.
# You should never forget to do good to others, silently.
His social work is silent, so is this point. I don't think it needs an elaboration. All of us are well aware of his
work.
# You should respect others who have done good.
He always has respected greats, has never said anything about any bowler or batsman, even not Akhtar,
Lee, McGrath, or anyone, who have many a times claimed about their supremacy over him, he just kept
playing his game, hitting them out of the park one after another.
# If you get people's love and respect for your success, you should be ready to face their criticism and
boos when you fail and never complain.
He has always appreciated the support and love of the fans and did not even say a word when he was
booed in Mumbai. Does that make any difference??? He still loves our country and respects its people,
not like a youngster crying for the lack of sportsmanship about a crowd cheering for their hero.

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I think you all know whom I am talking about, if you cannot respect Sachin Tendulkar, please don't
compare him with anyone.
Its more than disrespect!!!

Rakhil Raveendran , Manager Sachinist.com

Dec 23, 2012, The which was supposed to be memorable one for me as my sister was getting engaged
and me busy with engagement function out of anxiety sent an SMS to Pavan to know the status of ODI
team, which was scheduled to be announced on the same day. Reading the reply he has sent me I was
almost in tears and cant even express my pain as Im in function and for sure I cant stay normal after
hearing this news.
All I could do was hold my tears and try to stay calm by being at a corner in the function.
I dont even wonder why I was so heartbroken simple reason being I cant take when master cant make a
huge score at least in one match in a particular series. How can I accept that ODI cricket is no more ?

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Sachins Hands Youth Inspired Association

Dear Mr. Sachin Tendulkar,
We, a group of individuals from various countries who are your ardent fans and huge followers.
Its an immense pleasure for us to write a letter to you. This is to bring to your notice about a certain
TRUST which we have formed in Chennai with 12 members - "Sachins Hands - Youth Inspired
Association"(SHYIA) Reg. NO. 343/2008. Our motto is to make the life of the underprivileged
comfortable. Sachin's hands starts with a vision that, even if a handful of us contribute to the society to a
smaller extent, we can definitely make a huge difference.
In every walk of life we meet several people who amaze us, motivate us and inspire us. One such
person is Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar, an inspirer who spans across several generations and also brings
the whole Indians united.
Since the day weve known and watched you, to us, you are a person who not just made us
believe that Indians are good enough to be the best in the world, but actually gave us an entirely new set
of ethics which helped us battle different situations. Initially, the teachings were instrumental in starting a
new cult, but now its become a rage.
Yes "Sachinism" is the way to a successful, satisfying and more meaningful life.
Unarguably, you are a "silent crusader" when it comes to charity. We have been following you for
the past 18 years and you have given us all moments of joy and happiness that makes us proud to be
born
in
the
TENDULKAR
ERA.
Your dreams of an India which is more than just a hope, and to fulfill it you have been actively
involved in various programs for social upliftment in various capacities .But since God cannot be
everywhere its our responsibility to take the teachings further and ensure that no child remains
underprivileged in the country.
"Small acts of help can make a big difference but helping to make a big difference is not a small
act...!"
Achievements of Sachins Hands - Youth Inspired Association:

We had planned and helped an orphanage (Barath Matha Orphanage) which is giving shelter
for about 30 odd children in Chennai. We collected nearly Rs. 20,000 /- and donated it to the
orphanage. We realized that this act and contribution of ours needs more professionalism. Hence
now, we have formed a proper registered TRUST. Further more details can be viewed in the link
below.
http://picasaweb.google.com/sachinprasanna/SachinDayCelebrationsPartII

In Feb 2010, the VP of the TRUST, Mr. Prem had visited the orphanage and donated Rs.35, 000
/- on behalf of the TRUST. His professor from France had also accompanied him. Major sum of
money was contributed by his professor and the remaining from his friends who have now
become the members of our TRUST. The details of this visit can be viewed in the following link.
http://picasaweb.google.co.in/sachinprasanna/SHYIAOrphanageVisitFeb2010#

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For more details, please visit www.sachinist.com/trust . Email us at sachins.hands@gmail.com.

List of TRUSTEES:
1. V.K.Prasanna

President

Chennai

sachinprasanna@gmail.com

2. Prem Prakash Pandey

Vice President

Chennai

premshivaganga@gmail.com

3. Pavan Kumar

Secretary

Hyderabad

kuricheti.85@gmail.com

4. Ankit Srivastava

Joint Secretary

Delhi

ankitsimpler@gmail.com

5. Ashwin Susarla

Treasurer

Mumbai

ashwin.susarla28@gmail.com

6. Manuj Sidana

Committee Member

Delhi

manuj.sidana@gmail.com

7. B.V.Karthick

Committee Member

Hyderabad

karcar.007@gmail.com

Other Active Members:

1.

Badrinarayanan

United Kingdom

biobadri@gmail.com

2.

Pradeep

Australia

prad.srini@gmail.com

3.

Aravind

Trichy

aravind1301@gmail.com

Sir, we have always made sure that we do not use your name for advertising and popularizing the
TRUST. We have always been inspired by you and hence have named the TRUST so. We hope to
continue to carry out these activities and follow your footsteps till eternity.
Its ALWAYS a privilege to watch you play. We were keeping our hopes alive to meet you in
person to let you know about our trust, but eventually the day has come now. Excited.!!!!!!
Finally, we would also like to congratulate you for the World cup success and also wishing you all
the GOOD LUCK for the forthcoming series!!

With Best wishes,

Your Ever-loving fans.

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