Tendulkar has informed the BCCI about his decision to quit Test cricket after a glorious career spanning 24 years
Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar, who has been playing cricket for India since past 24 years on Thursday announced his decision to retire from Test cricket after playing his landmark 200th match against the West Indies next month.
The 40-year-old Tendulkar, who has not been in the best of form in recent times, has informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), about his decision to quit Test cricket after a glorious career spanning 24 years. He has already retired from the one day internationals (ODIs).
In a release issued by BCCI secretary Sanjay Patel, the maverick payer said, “All my life, I have had a dream of playing cricket for India. I have been living this dream every day for the last 24 years. It’s hard for me to imagine a life without playing cricket because it’s all I have ever done since I was 11 years old."
“It’s been a huge honour to have represented my country and played all over the world. I look forward to playing my 200th Test Match on home soil, as I call it a day,” he added.
Tendulkar thanked the BCCI for its support throughout his career and also for allowing to walk into Test sunset at a time of his choosing.
“I thank the BCCI for everything over the years and for permitting me to move on when my heart feels it’s time! I thank my family for their patience and understanding. Most of all, I thank my fans and well-wishers who through their prayers and wishes have given me the strength to go out and perform at my best,” he said.
There was intense pressure on Tendulkar to bid adieu to Test cricket after a prolonged form slump and particularly with the advent of a number of young players.
Tendulkar’s 200th Test match is most likely to be held at his home ground in Mumbai from 14th November. The Eden Gardens in Kolkata is also a contender for hosting that historic match. The BCCI has not yet announced the venues for the two Tests against the West Indies.
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cricket is a third world game.
what is his contribution to Indian society ?
Hope he does something off the field to clennup the rot in which the sport is in (match fixing, spot fixing & what not)