Anil Kumble, Sachin Tendulkar, V.V.S. Laxman and Sourav Ganguly Being felicitated

Anil Kumble, Sachin Tendulkar, V.V.S. Laxman and Sourav Ganguly are being felicitated by the BCCI in the chandelier-dripping club house at the stadium, in the presence of the who’s who of Indian cricket and there isn’t a cricketer who isn’t moved, writes S. Ram Mahesh.

Sachin Tendulkar Fully Fit For Sri Lanka Series

After missing 2 ODIs because of an injury the liitle master Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday said that he is fully fit and ready to go and do well in Sri Lanka Test Series starting this month. " I am fully fit and eager to give my best in the Sri Lanka series." Tendulkar told. The Anil Kumble led side is scheduled to leave for Colombo on Tuesday afternoon. Tendulkar also expressed optimism over the team's chances in the upcoming series.

Sachin Tendulkar Retires From Test Cricket : April Fool

April Fool

In a shocking revelation that has shook the cricketing fraternity, the ‘Little Master’ has decided to call it quits in the Test format of the game. Following his dropping for the second Test against South Africa with fielding maestro Mohammad Kaif taking his place– Sachin Tendulkar announced his retirement early this morning.

The BCCI had initially mentioned a groin-injury, which had supposedly left Tendulkar on the sidelines; yet after today’s announcement, one wonders if this was their veiled attempt to push India’s greatest batsman into what seems to be a very early retirement…

“After years of giving India my 100%, I have decided that I can no longer compete in the Test format of the game. The formula of a youth dominated ODI – T20 squad has reaped many rewards, I’m inclined to believe that this should translate into our Test squad,” Tendulkar said as he opened his Test-retirement announcement.

The BCCI have mentioned some sort of injury – but I’d like to make it clear that I’m still fully fit… so I’m somewhat baffled by their statement. I have talked with Mr. Dilip Vengsarkar and he has made it clear – the selectors new stance is to give young cricketers a chance to play Test cricket, and there was probably some sort of miscommunication with the BCCI,” Tendulkar went on to say with a hint of sarcasm.

After Australia I was under the impression that the BCCI knew what I was capable of, particularly in the Test format of the game… We may not have taken the series, but I believe thanks to our experience we were able to give the Aussies a run for their money,” said the man who single handedly won the recent CB tri-series for India after scoring a massive century in the first final and then following up with a 90 in the second against World Champs Australia.

Now as we chase the number one spot in Test standings – the selectors and Board are under the impression that youth is the winning formula for Tests. Since I have had my fair share of Test cricket, I’m willing to take a side step to give India’s youth a chance. I have given my life to cricket – maybe it’s time I gave a little more attention to my family.”

Sachin Tendulkar, quite possibly cricket’s most supreme batsman, didn’t seem to be in the best of moods during the conference – and once his short and curt speech ended, he vehemently refused to take any questions from the few journalists who were present. He quickly put on his shades and surrounded by personnel dashed to his Mercedes in which his wife Dr. Anjali was waiting.

Source : msn.com

Sachin Tendulkar Becomes Second Highest Test Scorer

Sachin Tendulkar has become the second-highest Test run-scorer ever.

He achieved this feat yesterday (25th Nov, 07) while batting against Pakistan.

Tendulkar, playing in his 142nd Test match, surpassed former Australian skipper Allan Border’s aggregate of 11174 runs when he reached 24 in the second innings on the fourth evening.

Retired West Indies batsman Brian Lara heads the list with 11953 runs from 131 matches.

Tendulkar holds the record for most test hundreds with 37.

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Sachin Tendulkar Man of The Match but Once Again Out in 90's

Sachin Tendulkar was Man of the Match in the 4th ODI vs Pakistan for his oustanding knock of 97.

But with this once again Sachin Tendulkar got out in the 90's and missed his century . Its the sixth time in 2007 and 2nd time in this series that Sachin got out in 90's. And if his 89 is also included (as it is just 1 run short of 90) its the 7th time for him.

On being interviewed about it, Sachin says that winning is important and not the centuries and wouldn't mind it as long as the team is winning.

Sachin Tendulkar Profile

• Name : Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar


• Nationality : Indian


• Date of Birth : 24 April 1973,


• Birthplace : Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra


• Height : 5'4"


• Batting Style : Right Hand Bat


• Bowling Style : Leg Break Googly, Right Arm Off Break, Right Arm Medium.


• Test Debut : India v Pakistan at Karachi, 1st Test, 1989/90.


• ODI Debut : India v Pakistan at Gujranwala, 2nd ODI, 1989/90