Sachin Tendulkar declines to speculate on future

[Dhruv200]

Batting icon Sachin Tendulkar today declined to speculate whether he would play in the 2015 World Cup, saying that there was no point in looking "too far ahead". Describing India's World Cup win as a dream he had been chasing for 21 years, Tendulkar said that he could not sleep last night because he could not believe that India had really become world champions. Asked if this would be his last World Cup and whether he would play in the next edition in 2015 to be held in Australia and New Zealand, Tendulkar replied, "All I will say is that it is a great moment, focus on this, enjoy this rather than looking back or too far ahead". Tendulkar, who was speaking to reporters at a reception hosted in honour of the victorious team at Raj Bhavan, said "We should leave all that (speculation on his future plans) and enjoy this rare moment". Asked if he was disappointed at missing a chance to make his 100th international century last night, Tendulkar said that was not relevant. The World Cup win was big and should be savoured. Tendulkar's comments came in the backdrop of some speculation that he might consider retiring from ODI cricket so as to extend his Test career. Earlier, speaking in a television programme, World Cup winning captains Imran Khan and Allan Border and legendary Vivian Richards, said a decision on whether to quit the shorter format of the game should be left to Tendulkar. They noted that he had been playing some of his best cricket in all formats of the game in the last two years. http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report_sachin-tendulkar-declines-to-speculate-on-future_1527854

[ganeshran]

I dont think he will play in the 2015 world cup. 4 years is a long time and Tendulkar will want to retire on a high.

[Prakat]

He keeps the hopes of many alive.

[Sir_Afridi]

You never know with Sachin. He might play in one off game in 2015 to break Miandad record of most WC appearances.

[Prakat]

Would agree with you there. That's should be the next pinnacle for Sachin now.

[Cricket Tragic]

Tendulkar won't stop - Kirsten After winning the World Cup, Sachin Tendulkar said he had achieved the one thing he had dreamt about when he started playing cricket. But he may not hang up his boots just yet. When asked about his retirement, Tendulkar deflected the question initially, before saying he saw no reason to change things as he was still enjoying the game. "This is a moment to celebrate, not one to think about my future," Tendulkar told the ICC. "This is the reason I started playing cricket; to do something for the country. The process has been a long one, and I am still enjoying my game, so I don't see the reason to change anything." Gary Kirsten, for whom the World Cup final was his last game as coach of India, also said he didn't think Tendulkar would stop here. "Sachin is the greatest sporting role model I've met in my life," Kirsten said. "He's had an incredible last three or four years, and he's enjoying his cricket even more. I don't think he is going to stop." http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc_cricket_worldcup2011/content/story/509401.html

[Sachin=GOD]

"Sachin is the greatest sporting role model I've met in my life," Kirsten said. :hatsoff:

[Ramzz]

:yay::yay::yay::yay::dance:

[Holysmoke]

He's won the world cup now. Huge monkey of the back. It would free him up even more. His legacy is now set in stone. Assuming he does not retire, this could mean 2 things. He will continue going on in the same way he's currently going. Thats not a bad thing. OR It will free up his game even more. We will see even increased self belief, almost arrogance. Expect something even more magical.

[Indiafan-Hyd]

I think he will play until he is able to score 1000 runs every season.

[Roshanrocks]

Yessssssssssssssss He is not Stoppingggggggggggggg :yay: Greatest news More :canabis:

[akshayxyz]

"Sachin is the greatest sporting role model I've met in my life' date=" Kirsten said. :hatsoff:

:hatsoff: any more doubts haters!!! :finger:

[Karan114]

This just gets better and better. World champions and now Sachin quite clearly saying he's keen on playing longer yet. Great, great days for Indian fans!

[Baad Indian]

Watching Sachin play against England in England would be beautiful , eagerly waiting for the series to commence

[DomainK]

I totally knew this. If anything, he will play even better now. 2015 world cup will see the best of Sachin Tendulkar.

[Misu243]

Gary should not stop either..bring back Gary!!! :((

[Ram]

Dont start celebrating yet, he probably doesnt want to distract everyone from the world cup winning celebratory mood by hijacking the moment with news of his retirements (from ODIs). He will probably wait for the dust from all the celebrations to settle, the IPL to end, before coming out forthright with his plans for the future.

[Cricket Tragic]

Just watched his interview on NDTV after returning home. Based on that, there is NO chance of him retiring. As long as he plays tests for a couple of years, I'd be more than happy. There were talks y'day of him retiring from all formats and leaving on 99 just like Bradman.

[ganeshran]

He should reach 20000 runs before retiring..

[Clarke]

No one should be surprised. SRT has said multiple times, as long as he's enjoying his game, he shall carry on. I doubt he didn't enjoy the game after scoring so many in the WC.