Sir Sachin Tendulkar - The Greatest Cricketer Ever

[ajithfederer]

http://cricket.ndtv.com/cricket/ndtv...09_184900.html

It would have been easy to get carried away: Tendulkar

Press Trust of India18:49 IST, Tuesday, June 02, 2009 (New Delhi)

Sachin Tendulkar, who tasted success at an early age, admitted he too had moments when he could have "got carried away" and said it was hard work and resolve that helped him reach the pinnacle of success.

The 36-year-old batting maestro, who began his cricketing career at a tender age of 16, has so far played 159 Tests and 425 one-day internationals, without being dropped from the national squad even once in the last two decades.

"Given the things that have happened in my life it would have been easy to get carried away," Tendulkar was quoted as saying by men's fashion magazine GQ which has the batting maestro on its cover in the latest issue.

"There were times when I felt that, yeah, I should bunk practice and spend time with my friends and go out for a movie. But my coach would turn up and make me sit on his bike and take me all the way to practice," he recollected.

Tendulkar, who holds umpteen number of cricketing records besides being the world's highest run-getter in Tests and one-dayers, said success did not come automatically to him. "I have made an effort. It doesn't happen automatically," he said.

Tendulkar said he hardly pays heed to any kind of criticism hurled at him and instead concentrates on his performance.

"People will have opinions but that doesn't mean they are correct. They are only opinions and I have bigger things to deal with. Guys that have all the time in the world to discuss these things, discuss them. I don't," he said.

[ajithfederer]

Eden truly special for me: Sachin
2 Jun 2009, 2057 hrs IST, PTI

KOLKATA: Recollecting his exploits at the theatre of some of his memorable innings, Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday said every one of his outings at
the Eden Gardens had been special for him.

"I always have very fond memories of Eden Gardens right from the day I first played here (in 1991)," said Tendulkar

Tendulkar was controversially run out in a Test against Pakistan at the Eden in 1999 that led to play being held up for about three hours due to crowd trouble, and he said he would always cherish the vibrant atmosphere inside the stadium whenever India played there.

"I've seen many good moments of my life and have spent my maximum time there. I would love to capture the moment of going out to bat with a packed stadium and the roaring applause.

"I wish if I could capture the photo with the lively sound around. It would be a great moment to capture," said the 36-year-old who had played nine Tests and 12 ODIs at the Eden.

He said crowd support at the Eden was a major contributing factor for the Indian team's success at this venue.

"The support that we have received here over the years has been truly special. The crowd has always been right behind us. they had a major contribution in Indian team being successful."

http://cricket.timesofindia.indiatim...ow/4609801.cms

[Plum]

"Guys that have all the time in the world to discuss these things, discuss them. I don't"

AF, yaarai solraaru theriyudha? nammalai thaan

[crajkumar_be]

[littlemaster1982]

Tendulkar Opus, a tribute to the cricketing legend

A London-based company will shortly release a book revealing Sachin Tendulkar's thoughts on his achievements on the cricket field.

The book called the Tendulkar Opus will the largest and most luxurious tribute ever published on the legend.

The book will have details of his playing career and will also tell us what Sachin thinks of his teammates.

A section will also be devoted to his on-field rivals, both past and present and also his personal life.

Tendulkar Opus will weigh 35kgs with 800 pages. But not everyone can get it as it will be a limited collectors’ edition and each copy will be personally signed by the man himself. Sachin is the first individual sportsman to feature in an Opus collection.

"It is a different kind of book. I have Mohammad Ali (book on Mohammad Ali) on at home and when I saw the book I was completely floored by the amount of effort they had put in the book. It is special. I am looking forward to my book which will be out before 2011 World Cup," Tendulkar said about the book.

He also wished well for the Indian team playing in the World Twenty20 and hoped they would retain the title.

They have been playing well and all I can wish well for them. I am not exactly part of the team at this stage. So as an Indian I can say go and get the cup," he said.

[ajithfederer]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/8097272.stm

In-depth interview - Sachin Tendulkar

[ajithfederer]

Hi and welcome to my official Opus website which will go live on 18 June. This will be the place to get updates on the making of the Opus, insider photos and videos, interactive features, a special section for kids, competitions to win signed memorabilia and loads more.

Register now to receive an email when the site goes live and to be automatically entered into my prize draw. I'll be giving away a signed item every day until the launch date, so the sooner you register the more chances you will have to win! There's also a special signed prize for the person who provides the most referrals before launch date, so remember to email invitations to your friends and family.

http://tendulkaropus.com/

[ajithfederer]

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Sir concurs with me. He says that Ashes 2005 is the best ever test series he has ever watched.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/cricket/8097272.stm

In-depth interview - Sachin Tendulkar

[P_R]

Sir concurs with me.

[ajithfederer]

http://cricket.yahoo.com/cricket/vid...egory-Features

Sachin drives a Jaguar in England!
Watch batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar driving a Jaguar with his son Arjun in England.