HERE IS A SELECTION OF QUOTES ON THE MAN DUBBED THE Little Master - SACHIN MOST REVERED INDIAN AFTER MAHATMA GANDHI . ALL THE WORLD IS CRYING TODAY. With 19 million people reportedly chasing the 5,000 tickets available to the general public when India take on the Windies in Mumbai in the second Test, the tributes have flooded in. Donald Bradman: I saw him playing on the television and I was very, very struck by his technique. I asked my wife to come and have a look at him. Because, I said, I never saw myself play, but I feel that this feller is playing much the same as I used to play... It was just his compactness, his stroke production, his technique, it all seemed to gel as far as I was concerned. South African skipper Jacques Kallis heaped praise on Sachin Tendulkar He is a classic batsman. He played authentic shots and showed you do not need to slog to play well in One-dayers, Kallis said. Spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan called it a bad day for cricket.Definitely, we always wanted to have Sachins wicket. Sachin Tendulkar remained a complete batsman throughout his career, saying he was comfortable playing against all kinds of bowling attacks in all conditions.“It’s almost unbelievable what he’s achieved and I don’t think anyone in the future will match him or beat him. I never saw Don Bradman play and they say he is the greatest, but for me Sachin is something equal to Bradman.His retirement at 40 may come as a relief to some bowlers, but he will be missed after being centre-stage for so long. Dilip Vengsarkar said Describing Tendulkar as the greatest cricketer the country has produced, former India captain the batting greats decision came as a surprise.a fantastic role model for all cricketers with his demeanour on and off the field. He has set almost all the records in all formats and has had one of the greatest careers in the history of the game, said the former chief selector. Sunil Gavaskar today said Sachin Tendulkar would have been successful in any era because of his sound technique and temperament and cited Sir Don Bradman’s words to support his claim. “As Sir Don Bradman said a great in one era would have been a great in any era. If you look at the technique that he has got, if you look at the temperament that he has, I think he would have been successful in any era,” Gavaskar said. Gavaskar said the trio of Bradman, Sir Garfield Sobers and Tendulkar are to cricket what Michael Jordan is to basketball, Mohammad Ali to boxing and Pele to football. Adam Gilchrist What Sachin has been contributing to that Indian team is special. It is not just about the runs, said Gilchrist at a promotional event at the Australian High Commission here on Tuesday.Ricky Ponting contributed well in his last few years for Australia by just being there in the dressing room, the learning and education he passed on to the youngsters. Sachin has been of the similar mindset, his commitment and professionalism would have had a great effect on the team. I am sure the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan will vouch for that. . legendary West Indian cricketer Brian Lara terming Sachin Tendulkars batting technique as the best in the world, If I had a son who wanted to play cricket I wouldnt have told him not to watch my videos but instead ask him to look for Sachins (videos) as he has the perfect technique against any kind of bowling. It is the best I have ever seen. Perfect for a youngster to learn from, Lara said. Sachin is a genius. Im a mere mortal. with whom he has often been compared, said Tendulkar was to cricket what Muhammad Ali was to boxing.There are boxers with better records than Muhammad Ali, but if you mention the word boxing, you have to mention Muhammad Ali, Lara said at a Tendulkar farewell function. When you talk of basketball, you have to mention Michael Jordan. Australian spin legend Shane Warne: Sachin Tendulkar is, in my time, the best player without a doubt - daylight second, Brian Lara third. There will not be another Sachin Tendulkar, Warne added. I always teach young players that cricket is not about averages even if it is a stats-based game. It is about how and when you score runs or take wickets. The great players deliver when the team is up against it and statistics do not tell you the truth about such things. Viv Richards - If there is a better batsman than Sachin then he hasn’t arrived yet - .He has been a genius when it comes to ability, a Trojan when it comes to work ethic and manic when it comes to his focus. Rahul Dravid: What he has done is set a benchmark for future generations which, probably, would be almost impossible for anyone to emulate. To bat for my life, I would probably choose Sachin; and if I had a ticket and if I had enough money to watch one, I would choose Lara. Anil Kumble, who holds the record for most Test wickets for India: I am fortunate that Ive to bowl at him only in the nets. Mahendra Singh Dhoni: His schoolboy-like enthusiasm for the game is something I envy and admire. For the team he is the best available coaching manual. Andy Flower: There are two kind of batsmen in the world. One, Sachin Tendulkar. Two, all the others. Former Australian batsman Matthew Hayden: I have seen God. He bats at number four for India. Rashid Latif, whose family migrated to Pakistan during partition, said that the cricket boards of both countries had failed to realise how important role the iconic cricketers can play in promoting peace and improving relations. Cricket has always played its role in bringing the two countries closer and who can forget the goodwill and friendship that the 2004 series generated when India came to Pakistan, he said. Shoaib Akhtar, in his autobiography ‘Controversially Yours’ Vivian Richards, Ricky Ponting, Brian Lara and the likes of them are great batsmen who dominated with the bat and were truly match-winners. Initially, when I bowled against Sachin, I found these qualities missing. He might have had more runs and records, he lacked the ability to finish the game – There are boxers with better records than Muhammad Ali, but if you mention the word boxing, you have to mention Muhammad Ali. When you talk of basketball, you have to mention Michael Jordan. When you speak about cricket, I’d speak of Tendulkar – Brian Lara Spin legend Bishen Singh Bedi too stunned the audience when he said he was lucky to be living in the same era as Tendulkar’s. “We are being greedy if we want another Tendulkar. I consider myself lucky to be breathing the same air as him.” The former India captain said Tendulkar’s sole purpose in life is to teach others the nuances of the game.“He is God’s messenger. He has shown the world how to play cricket. Many cricketers have benefited from his presence and he will be welcomed warmly into the dressing room for next five years.” England paceman Stuart Broad said: “He’s a hero and a legend of the game and I was lucky enough to play against him Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan: I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for allowing us to breathe the same air as you do. Praising Sachin Tendulkar who is playing his last cricket Test for his unmatched hard work and dedication, Narendra Modi Thursday said every Indian feels proud of the cricketer.The BJP Prime Ministerial candidate, who is in the midst of election campaigning, strayed for a few minutes from his Congress bashing exercise at a rally in Chattisgarh as he spoke about Tendulkars last match. British P.M Mr Cameron could not stop himself from commenting on a chapter of history that is being scripted in Mumbai.It is the right time to be in India.Describing ace Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar as the greatest of all times. The British PM also sent a framed photograph signed by him of Tendulkar walking out of Old Trafford ground along with his then team-mate Manoj Prabhakar after scoring his maiden Test hundred (109) against England in August 1990. Amitabh said that Tendulkar is a much bigger icon than him. “I’m nowhere near what Sachin Tendulkar means to India. He embodies the identity of the country in many ways. There are many countries you identify with some kind of achievement, some kind of historical or geographical achievement. Like when you talk of Japan, you talk of cameras. When you talk of Brazil, you talk of football. When you talk about India, you suddenly think of Sachin Tendulkar.” When asked about any of Sachins innings that he vividly remembers, Bachchan said, Whenever he (Sachin) plays it is all memorable, it is difficult to choose one. Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan: I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for allowing us to breathe the same air as you do. Actor Aamir Khan said on Thursday he is a huge fan of Sachin Tendulkar and would love to play the iconic cricketer on screen. Former Australian pace bowler Jason Gillespie said Sachin had spoken well in his farewell speech, calling him a very humble and respectful man and wishing him all the best for his post playing life. Tom Moody called Tendulkars speech moving and classy and talked about how the icon was composed and graceful to the end.
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