Switchblade Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/cricket-world-cup-2011/news/This-is-the-most-important-tournament-of-my-life-Sachin/articleshow/7766488.cms AHMEDABAD: Finally, the word is out. Sachin Tendulkar has conceded that this is the most important tournament of his life. Typical of the man, though, he has made sure that his feelings have remained in the private domain. TOI had to dig deep to find out how much importance he attaches to this World Cup. Having started his WC career in 1992, he has featured in as many as six World Cups, including the ongoing one. By 1996, he had not only become the bulwark of the Indian batting but also the most feared player as far as the opposition went. While he has broken virtually every record out there, he has always longed for the one missing crown: the World Cup title. He missed out the T20 world title when he, and Rahul Dravid and Sourav Ganguly, withdrew from the tournament in South Africa and Mahendra Singh Dhoni scripted a memorable victory. At 37, he knows it's a now or never opportunity. It's generally believed this could be his farewell World Cup and he realizes nothing could be sweeter than winning it at home. It would complete his mission in cricket and make him the greatest player the game has seen, if he already isn't that. "Yes, it is the most important tournament of my life," Tendulkar had told his closest friends, and most in the team are also aware of his determination. Like always, though, he is making sure that it doesn't become a self-before-team cause. "Everyone wants the team to do well," he has told his mates. "I need to focus all my energies on how to go about doing my job." What remains unsaid is that this is the perfect setting not only for him but also the team. India, of course, take on mighty Australia in the quarterfinals on Thursday. If they get past them, they might well face Pakistan in the semis. And then South Africa (if form and odds don't go awry). Seems daunting. Tendulkar, though, is clearly driven. He has worked hard for the tournament and you could see him straining every sinew on Tuesday too, here at the Motera. He happily spent a few hours under the blazing sun so that his body is not caught napping on match day. That's not all. He has watched most of the other games closely, in the sanctity of his hotel room. He has been doing his homework and devising his own strategies.
Switchblade Posted March 23, 2011 Author Posted March 23, 2011 TOI? I doubt Sachin would give such a statement. heard that in radio also that he said that its an important tournament for me
DomainK Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 "an important tournament" and "the most important tournament of my life" are very different.
Switchblade Posted March 23, 2011 Author Posted March 23, 2011 dont know DOMAINK but he did say that this is going to be an important tournament hopefully he is going to be there at MUMBAI when M.S lifts the trophy
Switchblade Posted March 23, 2011 Author Posted March 23, 2011 OKAY HERES ANOTHER ARTICLE http://www.sachinist.com/articles/3-article/720-this-is-the-most-important-tournament-of-my-life-sachin.html
The Outsider Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 "Yes, it is the most important tournament of my life," Tendulkar had told his closest friends Didn't know Tendulkar was closest friends with Times of India. Seriously, why do you guys post such garbage on ICF?
Switchblade Posted March 23, 2011 Author Posted March 23, 2011 Didn't know Tendulkar was closest friends with Times of India. Seriously' date=' why do you guys post such garbage on ICF?[/quote'] also given on this site E http://www.sachinist.com/articles/3-...fe-sachin.html
DomainK Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 also given on this site E http://www.sachinist.com/articles/3-...fe-sachin.html What is that site? That's a fan site. And they give their source as TOI.
The Outsider Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 also given on this site E http://www.sachinist.com/articles/3-...fe-sachin.html Same thing is written there : "Yes, it is the most important tournament of my life," Tendulkar had told his closest friends, and most in the team are also aware of his determination. I can come up with an article saying Tendulkar said falana to his neighbor's dog. Kaun hain 'closest friends'? And these are not anonymous sources of New York Times, but from jholachaap journalists of Times of India cooked up with some chai and samosa in their canteen. Just clutters the forum with mindless inanities.
Switchblade Posted March 23, 2011 Author Posted March 23, 2011 Same thing is written there : I can come up with an article saying Tendulkar said phalana to his neighbor's dog. Kaun hain 'closest friends'? And these are not anonymous sources of New York Times, but from jholachaap journalists of Times of India cooked up with some chai and samosa in their canteen. Just clutters the forum with mindless inanities. OK MODS I WONT POST TRASH ARTICLES AGAIN Im sorry:two_thumbs_up:
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