Stuge Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 A phenomenal century of hundreds under his belt but iconic Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar is in no mood to consider retirement as he feels going out on top is a "selfish thought". Tendulkar struck his 100th international century in an Asia Cup match against Bangladesh yesterday, ending a year-long wait to get to the milestone which might remain unsurpassed. But the 38-year-old is not even thinking about bidding adieu to his over two-decade long career just yet. "My belief is that if I feel I can contribute, I am mentally there where I feel I am bringing value to the team then I should be playing. It's a very selfish thought that when you are at the top you should retire," Tendulkar told 'Times Now'. "When you are at the top, you should serve the nation. When I feel I am not in a frame of mind to contribute to nation, that's when I should retire not when somebody says. That's a selfish statement that one should retire on top," he explained. The diminnutive right-hander, who sits on a pile of records and runs, said it was tough to deal with the hype around the 100th ton and the fact that the wait lingered on made it harder. "(There is) more of a relief because my 99th hundred was against South Africa (druing the World Cup) and after that media didn't speak about my 100th hundred while the World Cup was on," he recalled. "I missed the West Indies tour and somehow there is speculation that I wanted to score the 100 in England at Lord's but a hundred doesn't come as and when you want", he said. http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/Chunk-HT-UI-AsiaCup2012-SachinStories/It-s-selfish-to-say-one-should-retire-when-on-top-Tendulkar/Article1-826812.aspx
J P K Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 It's selfish to say one would retire when on top MIRPUR: A phenomenal century of hundreds under his belt, iconic cricketer Sachin Tendulkar is in no mood to consider retirement as he feels going out on top is a "selfish thought". Special: Sachin hits 100th ton | In Pics: The Making Of A Master Tendulkar struck his 100th international century in an Asia Cup match against Bangladesh on Friday, ending a year-long wait to get to the milestone which might remain unsurpassed. But the 38-year-old is not even thinking about bidding adieu to his over two-decade long career just yet. "My belief is that if I feel I can contribute, I am mentally there where I feel I am bringing value to the team then I should be playing. It's a very selfish thought that when you are at the top you should retire," Tendulkar told Times Now. "When you are at the top, you should serve the nation. When I feel I am not in a frame of mind to contribute to nation, that's when I should retire not when somebody says. That's a selfish statement that one should retire on top," he explained. The diminutive right-hander, who sits on a pile of records and runs, said it was tough to deal with the hype around the 100th ton and the fact that the wait lingered on made it harder. "(There is) more of a relief because my 99th hundred was against South Africa (during the World Cup) and after that media didn't speak about my 100th hundred while the World Cup was on," he recalled. "I missed the West Indies tour and somehow there is speculation that I wanted to score the 100 in England at Lord's but a hundred doesn't come as and when you want", he said. "For the last one year, there were patches I was batting reasonably ok and some failures also but the whole package put together, it was possibly the toughest of my life. Last one year has been really tough," Tendulkar said. Responding to the criticism against him that he was playing only for the milestone, Tendulkar said, "There are certain people I respect and there are certain people I don't respect. So I don't get affected by ones I don't respect, they have there opinions, it doesn't matter much they remain where they are." "I don't bother much about them. Let them be where they are. I have got a bigger job of playing for India, score runs and win matches for India and I focus on that job instead of reacting to what they are saying," he retorted. Asked whether the 100th ton was playing on his mind before it was hyped by the media, Tendulkar said he wasn't thinking about the stat. "Earlier the 100th 100 wasn't on my mind at all, I was so focussed on the World Cup. My biggest dream was to lift the World Cup and there could be no greater satisfaction for a player than to bring the World Cup home. That was the most important moment of my life. "I don't think anything gets bigger than that. Personal milestones are created along that path where you have got a bigger goal and the bigger goal was to play for nation," he asserted. Tendulkar said he was glad that the hoopla around the hundred has finally ended. "I am feeling like plenty of weight has been taken off my shoulders. I said that I have lost 50 kg yesterday but looking back it feels a little more than that. I am glad that it's all done with now. "There are moments when you question yourself, why is this happening because I was batting well. There was no specific reason to get out. It just happened. Sometimes you just have to accept what the almighty's plan is for you. I want to assure you that I won't stop trying my best," he said. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/series-tournaments/sachin-tendulkar--an-indian-icon/top-stories/Sachin-Tendulkar-says-its-selfish-to-say-one-would-retire-when-on-top/articleshow/12304178.cms
Stuge Posted March 17, 2012 Author Posted March 17, 2012 alread posted http://www.indiancricketfans.com/showthread.php?t=279779
AAAA Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 When he was in Australia he looked good a few times he still has it and should play on as long as he is enjoying it and obviously he is.
Crookbond Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 I agree with Tendulkar. The only catch is "who decides a player brings value". Certainly can't be the player himself.
sumvell Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 I agree. It's a different matter if a senior is blocking the way of someone better than him. But the only one blocking a spot in Indian team is jadeja . The Aussies would still give an arm and a leg to have warnie back. I feel we'll feel the same way if sachin retires now. Let him play till he's among the best 4 batsman in the country .
asehgal Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 Noble thought only if you can come out of the delusion that you are still "contributing" to the team. In the last 12 months in ODIs, you have averaged 32+ at a SR of 77. This is when you are the opener and the field is up for you. and this includes your 100th 100 yesterday.
Andrew Peter Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 I think Sach wants to be there at the next Wc in Australia . Even if he played slowly yesterday one can still say that he has got what it takes to score runs in the Odis .
debachat Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 I agree with Tendulkar. The only catch is "who decides a player brings value". Certainly can't be the player himself. +1 - agreed - thats conflict of interest. Imagine in the workplace someone doing their own assessment and giving a pay raise / bonus.
asterix Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 So those who've retired earlier were selfish? For example Dravid who retired recently is actually very Selfish.. What about all those great Aussie players.. By this logic they too are selfish..
J P K Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 alread posted http://www.indiancricketfans.com/showthread.php?t=279779 Err did not notice @topic selfish ganguly selfish Australians
zen Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 Is SRT at the top now? :hmmmm2: If not, his comment doesn't apply to him ....
Ultimate_Game Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 Newsflash for Sachin: You are not exactly at the top. You think you are and that's the problem and probably that's why selection of players is in the hands of selectors and not the players themselves. By the way playing for your 100 to the detriment of the team is termed as selfish.
Sachin=GOD Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 Newsflash for Sachin: You are not exactly at the top. You think you are and that's the problem and probably that's why selection of players is in the hands of selectors and not the players themselves. I've lost count of the number of times the so-called "experts" have said this and then have been proved wrong again and again and again. But they still don't learn.
Cricket Tragic Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 Is SRT at the top now? :hmmmm2: If not, his comment doesn't apply to him .... Newsflash for Sachin: You are not exactly at the top. You think you are and that's the problem and probably that's why selection of players is in the hands of selectors and not the players themselves. This was in reply to a question about retiring on a high after the WC.
zen Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 Chalo, there is at least one quality that he shares with his fanboys: being delusional
Ultimate_Game Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 I've lost count of the number of times the so-called "experts" have said this and then have been proved wrong again and again and again. But they still don't learn. Yup, we all got a glimpse of "Sachin On Top" yesterday against B'desh. The only problem with "Sachin On Top" was that the team was under him and he royally phucked the team while being "on top".
akshayxyz Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 Newsflash for Sachin: You are not exactly at the top. You think you are and that's the problem and probably that's why selection of players is in the hands of selectors and not the players themselves. By the way playing for your 100 to the detriment of the team is termed as selfish. Yup' date=' [b']we all got a glimpse of "Sachin On Top" yesterday against B'desh. The only problem with "Sachin On Top" was that the team was under him and he royally phucked the team while being "on top". nadaan aur uttejit baalak ..(innocent and excited kid).. tell me where he said yesterday that he was on the top of his game? He said he was striking well in OZ (initial matches) and England. If you disagree there, you may continue your case.
velu Posted March 17, 2012 Posted March 17, 2012 Chalo' date=' there is at least one quality that he shares with his fanboys: being delusional [/quote'] true :giggle::giggle::giggle:
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