He has been on the field for more than 20 years, has played more matches than anyone else, have scored more runs than anyone in the game, there is no award that is not there in his kitty but still he says "I have lot to learn in cricket". This kind of simplicity, humbleness and down to earth has kept him achieve such heights. Yes, I am talking about none other than the little master Sachin Tendulkar. He started playing for the country at the age of 16 and immediately showed his commitment towards the game and for the country when he played with a bleeding nose when hit by a Waqar delivery. Few days later he showed why he is regarded as the replacement for Sunil Gavaskar when he hit Abdul Qadir for consecutive fours. If this was not enough, the century at Old Trafford which saved the game for India or the century at Perth, showed why he is a class apart. For more than 20 years, there was no instance at which his commitment towards the game or the country dwindled. A person who has achieved so much, who is considered as God in his place has shed tears for people died in 26/11 attack, congratulated all the CWG winners, and is involved in many charity work and that too silently is simply mind blowing. Till today he has been performing consistently for the country amid controversies and injuries with same enthusiasm and passion. Critics may not consider him as the greatest ever player to have played the game, but no one who has played the game is so down to earth, disciplined and also among the runs. Hats off to this great cricketer and a great human being for completing 14000 runs in test cricket and helping India win the series against Australia. May God give happiness to him and his family and long life.
