"Friends please settle down, I'll get more emotional! It's hard to believe my wonderful journey is coming to an end. I've a list of names to thank. The first is my father, who passed away in 1999. Without his guidance I wouldn't be standing in front of you. he said 'chase your dreams, don't give up, the path will be difficult.' I miss him today. My mom, I don't know how she managed a naughty child like me. She just prayed and prayed from the day I started playing the game. For four years I stayed with my uncle and aunt when in school, they treated me like their own son. My eldest brother Nitin doesn't like to talk ,much but he said, whatever you do, I know you will give 100%. My first cricket bat was presented to me by my sister Savita. She still continues to fast while I bat. Ajit my brother - We have lived this dream together, he sacrificed his career for me, he took me to Achrekar sir first. Even last night he called me to discuss my dismissal. Even when I'm not playing we will still be discussing technique. If that hadn't happened, I would have been a lesser cricketer.
"The most beautiful thing happened to me when I met Anjali in 1990. I know that being a doctor there was a big career in front of her. But she decided that I should continue playing and she took care of the children. Thanks for bearing with me for all the nonsense I've said (Anjali wipes tears). Then the two precious diamonds of my life Sara and Arjun. I've missed out on several birthdays, holidays. I know for 14-16 years I've not spent enough time with you. But I promise you I will spend the next 16.
"My inlaws - I've discussed several things with them. The most important thing they did was allow me to marry Anjali. In the last 24 years my friends have made terrific contributions. They have been with me while I was stressed. They have been with me even at 3am when I was injured. Thanks for being there for me.
"My career started when I was 11. I was extremely delighted to see Achrekar sir in the stands. I used to ride on his scooter and play two matches a day. Sir took me along to make sure I played. On a lighter note, Sir never said 'well played' because he didn't want me to be complacent. You can push your luck now, Sir, since I'm not playing cricket anymore.
"I started my career here in Mumbai. I remember landing from NZ at 4am and playing a Ranji game the next day. The BCCI was fantastic from my debut. Thanks to the selectors. You were right with me making sure I was well taken care of.
"Thanks to all the senior cricketers who have played with me. We see on the screen Rahul, VVS, Sourav, Anil who is not here. All the coaches. I know when MS presented the 200th Test cap, I had a message to the team - I said we are all so proud to be representing the nation. I hope to continue to serve the nation with dignity. I have full faith that you will serve the country in the right spirit.
I will be failing in my duty if I didn't thank the doctors who have kept me fit. Given the injuries I have suffered. They have treated me in odd hours.
My dear friend the late Mark Mascarenhas. I miss him. My current management team WSG, for continuing what Mark has done. Someone who has worked closely with me for 14 years is my friend Vinod Nayudu.
"The media has backed me a lot, since my school days. Even today. Thank you. Thanks to the photographers for capturing those moments.
"I know my speech has become long. I want to thank people who have flown in from different parts of the world. I want to thank my fans from the bottom of my heart. "Sachin, Sachin" will reverberate in my ears till I stop breathing." (Followed by loud cheers).
Love You Tendulkar
Some Facts about Sachin Tendulkar
- Most Matches in ODI :463
- Most Matches in Test :200
- Most runs in Test :15837 runs
- Most runs in ODI :18426 runs
- Most Fours in ODI :2016 fours
- Most Fours in Test :2044 Fours
- Most 150+ scores in ODI :5
- Most 150+ scores in Test :20
- Most hundreds by a batsman in Test:51 hundreds
- Most Hundreds by a batsman in ODI :49 hundreds
- Most Ninties in ODI :18
- Most Ninties in Test :10
- Most fifties by a batsman in Test :67
- Most fifties by a batsman in ODI :96
- Most Man of Match in odi :62
- Most Man of series in odi :15
- Most Balls Faced in odi :21367
- Most ODI runs in a calendar year :1,894 ODI runs in 1998.
- Most centuries in a calendar year :9 ODI centuries in 1998.
- Most runs scored by a batsman in ODI tournament finals:Tendulkar 1851
- Most centuries hit by a batsman in ODI tournament Finals:Tendulkar (6 ton)
- Most Runs in World Cup :2278
- Most Runs in single World Cup :673 Runs in 2003 world cup
- Most Hundreds in World Cup :6
- Most fifties in World Cup :15
- Most successful batsman in wins :(11157 runs in 234 matches)
- Most successful batsman in chases :(5490 runs in 127 matches)
Yes it is one and only SACHIN TENDULKAR.
9 famous quotes on Sachin Tendulkar . . .!!!
I want my son to became Sachin Tendulkar - Brian Lara
We did not lose to a team called India, we lost to a man called Sachin - Mark Taylor
Nothin bad can happen to us if we were on a plane in India with Sachin on it. -
Hashim Amla
He can play that leg glance with a walking stick also,- Waqar Younis
There are 2 kind of batsman in the world, 1 Sachin tendulkar, 2 all the others.-
Andy Flower
I have seen god. He bats at no.4 for India in tests.- Matthew Hayden
I see myself when i see Sachin batting.- Don Bradman
Do your crime when Sachin is batting, bcos even god is busy watching his batting.- Australian fanbest
One from Barack Obama- i don't know about cricket but still i watch cricket to see Sachin play. . Not bcoz i love his play its bcoz I want to know the reason why my country production goes down by 5 percent when he's batting. . . . .
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