And, here it is finally. Although, it was well evident, that it is not too far, yet, he made us wait a little longer. Sachin Tendulkar has been at the international stage for almost two decades now, since then, he had been the mainstay of the Indian cricket. None of the players have been able to even match his caliber, leave aside surpassing him.
To play a game is one thing, to play is well is a level higher. But, to play it in a way , unmatched by anyone in the universe is the pinnacle of the achievement.After, being there for 20 years, nothing is left for the master-blaster to prove, but still, every time he enters the field, you can still see that eager for the runs which was there , the first time he stepped in the field. He was a frail teenager who was simply born to play the game. From a tough initiation in Pakistan as a 16-year-old facing the likes of Imran Khan , Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis bowling at their best, to a match-saving first Test century in England when all other Indian batsmen failed, to a mountain of runs that he piled up against every opposition. In all conditions, against all attacks, against all odds and not to forget the odd-umpiring decisions going against him .
He is the one who has taken the cricket from the green field to the advertisement board, iconising the face of the Indian cricket. The branding of the Indian cricket owes its thanks to Sachin.
The master batsmen has smashed lots of records and runs, but , I do believe it will one of the most sparkling diamonds in his crown when he hangs up his bat-- God forbids that happens in my lifetime.Although, not more than 3 years of cricket left in him, i feel that the little master will make it sure that he takes his tally to such a level which remains unattainable at least for his life long.
Just an apt line to finish up with
" Stones are thrown at you, you convert them into milestones ."
