His Insatiable appetite for runs makes him the don of world cricket. From the moment he took guard at Gwalior on Feb 24, Sachin Tendulkar cemented his place among the cricketing Gods of world cricket. At 36 & in his 21st year of his cricketing career, Sachin proved that he still has the heart and appetite to weave magic at the highest level and set
The little master’s unbeaten 200 on that day was not only a world record of maximum runs in a One Day International (ODI), but it was an epic effort of passion, focus, precision, sound technique, elegance & power. The genius delighted the fans with some explosive batting display that included his customary straight drives, splendid cuts, flowing drives, powerful pulls, delicate leg glance and big hits over the boundary.
The little legend scripted his name in stones to finally become the first cricketer in the world to score 200 runs in an ODI. The landmark achievement came after a staggering 2,961 matches and almost 39 years since the first ODI was played – including those that featured 60 overs each, which gave batsmen more scoring opportunities.
On seeing him reach 200, the entire cricketing world is convinced that Sachin Tendulkar is the world’s best batsman. Not just for his extraordinary batting skills, but for his never-say-die spirit and an insatiable hunger for runs.
The way he celebrated when he reached 200 epitomised the man’s persona. There was no punching the air, no aggressive gestures, no running towards the crowd, nothing over-the-top. He was as usually himself, raised both his arms, looked at the sky, closed his eyes for a moment and quietly acknowledged that he is happy to be there.
A soldier is not judged by the weapon he carries or the battlefields he has faced, but the character with which he uses his weapons on the battlefield. Sachin has always been a team player. We cannot think of a better savior of Indian cricket than Sachin. He should not be judged on the basis of his scores, for he was instrumental in motivating countless youngsters to take cricket seriously and was able to generate handful of fiercely motivated young cricketers who will carry the honor of the team for the next two decades.
He remains to be a great ambassador for the sport with the way he has conducted himself. His humility and character make him even more special. Despite his phenomenal achievements, mountains of runs & records, he is extremely composed both on & off the field.
On a closer look, it is not just the passion that keeps him going. He has incorporated several modern and unorthodox strokes to his kitty in recent times, including the paddle sweep, the scoop over short fine leg and the s