Sachin to retire after 200th test

[randomGuy]

Love dravid but even dravid would cringe at people saying he is better then sachin

There is not much to choose between dravid and sachin in test matches.

[Raghav_12]

There is not much to choose between dravid and sachin in test matchs.

some other time..

[Bradman99]

The greatest batsman I've ever seen by a country mile! Loved watching him play. Ponting at his best was very good to watch too, but Tendulkar for me, is the best. Here is an article Michael Clarke wrote on him for anyone interested.

When I pause to think about the remarkable achievements and countless milestones that have defined Sachin Tendulkar's career, the only conclusion to draw is that he is the best batsman the world has seen since The Don. No one has ever or will ever match Bradman’s Test average of 99.96. And I don’t think anyone will surpass Tendulkar’s record of 200 Test appearances when he retires after next month’s series against the West Indies. His longevity and consistency over 24 years has been astonishing and, given the way scheduling is going these days, I don’t think we’ll see another batsmen match his feats of endurance. I'm not a huge believer in statistics, but it was hard not to be impressed when Sachin posted his 100th international century earlier this year. Many batsmen would be happy to post just one Test or ODI ton in their career, given how difficult they are to compile. To think Sachin has raised the bat 99 more times is incredible. And you’d have to think he’s every chance of adding to that tally in his final two Tests. When you're playing against Sachin in India, it's hard not to feel like you’re in the presence of greatness. He is treated like a God and the noise that accompanies his walk to the centre is unlike anything I’ve experienced in cricket around the world. I wonder if there’s an equivalent in any sport, in any arena in the world. We are always raised to believe that no individual is bigger than the team, but I’m not sure that necessarily applies for Tendulkar. When the first wicket falls, the crowd builds noticeably as people rush from their offices and schools to watch the great man bat. They cheer singles. They scream for boundaries. They go crazy for sixes. And when he’s out, many of them leave. There's no doubting India loves their national team, but it’s quite possible they love Sachin even more. It’s incredible. His technique sets him apart from any batsman I have seen. His defence feels impenetrable a lot of the time as that big 3lb bat - mine, by contrast, is 2lb8 - blocks out everything but the sun. He is equally at home against fast bowling as he is spin and planning to dismiss him is among the hardest tasks in the game. It's incredible to think he has averaged in excess of 53 in Tests while carrying the expectations of a billion people to the crease. Yet, when you meet the man, it doesn’t seem to faze him all that much. Most of our conversations aren’t even about cricket - they’re about cars. He has a big collection and he’s incredibly passionate about them. We will only see one Sachin Tendulkar in our lifetime. While India go on to produce many great cricketers - including the likes of MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and Virender Sehwag – no one will rival Tendulkar for longevity or public adoration. I'll miss watching him. I won’t miss playing against him.

Read more: http://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/australia-captain-michael-clarke-reflects-on-incredible-career-of-retiring-great-sachin-tendulkar/story-e6frf3g3-1226738375026#ixzz2hPcJhuf3

[bones]

So Michael Clarke bends over and joinds the bandwagon as well. What a surprise, how many others going to?

[Bradman99]

So Michael Clarke bends over and joinds the bandwagon as well. What a surprise' date=' how many others going to?[/quote'] Haha it's hard not to get on the bandwagon of Sachin :two_thumbs_up:

[SLICKR392]

So Michael Clarke bends over and joinds the bandwagon as well. What a surprise' date=' how many others going to?[/quote'] Jelly much? If you haven't got anything do out here on the thread, then kindly GTFO.

[bones]

Jelly much? If you haven't got anything do out here on the thread' date=' then kindly GTFO.[/quote'] Jealous of what exactly? I mean if anything Sachin's retirement helps India and doesn't help other teams because you can now play a young run scoring batsman. This thread is about Sachin's retirement, I have stated I think everyone is going way way way overboard. He is one man, who didn't even on his change the fortune of Indian cricket. Ganguly and then later Dhoni as skippers did far far more. I just find it ridiculous how one man is given all this attention for a team game.

[SLICKR392]

Jealous of what exactly? I mean if anything Sachin's retirement helps India and doesn't help other teams because you can now play a young run scoring batsman. This thread is about Sachin's retirement, I have stated I think everyone is going way way way overboard. He is one man, who didn't even on his change the fortune of Indian cricket. Ganguly and then later Dhoni as skippers did far far more. I just find it ridiculous how one man is given all this attention for a team game.

How does that even concern you? Being a Paki, its understandable of your perspective on Sachin but that's not needed on this thread.

[bones]

How does that even concern you? Being a Paki' date=' its understandable of your perspective on Sachin but that's not needed on this thread.[/quote'] My nationality doesn't have anything to do with it. You're being a whiny little fool if you think that everyone has only praise to sing of someone when they retire. I was the same when Ponting retired as well. Left it far too late and didn't deserve even half the recognition he did get. Kallis averages more and has a better record in terms of bowling, will he get even half the global hype Sachin does? No. That's why I think all this is going way over the top. Believe me when I say this, Sachin retiring when he had played 170 or even 160 matches would have served India much much better than him playing 200.

[randomGuy]

How does that even concern you? Being a Paki' date=' its understandable of your perspective on Sachin but that's not needed on this thread.[/quote'] how do you know bones' nationality?

[SLICKR392]

My nationality doesn't have anything to do with it. You're being a whiny little fool if you think that everyone has only praise to sing of someone when they retire. I was the same when Ponting retired as well. Left it far too late and didn't deserve even half the recognition he did get. Kallis averages more and has a better record in terms of bowling, will he get even half the global hype Sachin does? No. That's why I think all this is going way over the top. Believe me when I say this, Sachin retiring when he had played 170 or even 160 matches would have served India much much better than him playing 200.

Am I the one whinging here? Its you who ****ing showed up and started blabbering about SRT's retirement.

Sachin retiring when he had played 170 or even 160 matches would have served India much much better than him playing 200.

The point is, this isn't something new out here. There has been gazillions of such statements on how SRT had been dragging his career. Even those who had been having a go at Sachin for the past few months have paid their respect on this thread until you ****ing showed up. Lets save such comments on other thread.

[SLICKR392]

how do you know bones' nationality?

What business is that to you?

[randomGuy]

What business is that to you?

No business. I am just curious. So, do you actually know his nationality or just posting in anger?

[bones]

Am I the one whinging here? Its you who ****ing showed up and started blabbering about SRT's retirement. The point is, this isn't something new out here. There has been gazillions of such statements on how SRT had been dragging his career. Even those who had been having a go at Sachin for the past few months have paid their respect on this thread until you ****ing showed up. Lets save such comments on other thread.

The topic is Sachin's retirement. Believe me when I say this, I have mates who said exactly the same thing when he retired, "about bloody time ain't it". There are many tribute threads for him, as have been for many years each time he goes past even a semi landmark. It's a forum, we're free to type what we want provided it doesn't breach forum rules and I haven't. Swear again, I'll put you on ignore.

[bones]

No business. I am just curious. So' date=' do you actually know his nationality or just posting in anger?[/quote'] He's posting in anger of course. I'm British, a massive tennis fan and I support WBA in football. He knows nothing about me and is just having a typical racist dig.

[SLICKR392]

The topic is Sachin's retirement. Believe me when I say this, I have mates who said exactly the same thing when he retired, "about bloody time ain't it". There are many tribute threads for him, as have been for many years each time he goes past even a semi landmark. It's a forum, we're free to type what we want provided it doesn't breach forum rules and I haven't. Swear again, I'll put you on ignore.

No sh!t.

[div]

He's posting in anger of course. I'm British' date=' a massive tennis fan and I support WBA in football. He knows nothing about me and is just having a typical racist dig.[/quote'] yes, British Pakistani.

[SLICKR392]

Bones, good luck masquerading as a Brit.

No business. I am just curious. So' date= do you actually know his nationality or just posting in anger?

Sorry for that. And anyone can figure that out going by his posts.

[randomGuy]

: : It's a forum, we're free to type what we want provided it doesn't breach forum rules and I haven't.

Your comments in this thread are totally relevant to the subject imo.

[putrevus]

Everyone seems to genuinely like Sachin the person and that is worth more than any stats he has compiled. They were many other great cricketers who have played and left the game but this admiration pouring from everywhere towards Sachin is remarkable. This Legend has spanned over a generation and starting from players from his first test to players from last test seem to have same admiration. He is simply the best and we are really blessed to see this Man perform.