(I had written this article as a note on Facebook before the Finals. This one is close to my heart and wanted it to be a part of my blog.)
As we are nearing the World cup Finals...2 nations...Both are in a trance thinking about a potential 2nd World cup win....Hope people also realize that 2 of the greatest cricketers - Sachin Tendulkar and Muttiah Muralitharan are in the fag end of their glorious careers and both are trying to bow out on a high! Just typing this makes me emotional! Hope you play longer Sachin, irrespective of today's outcome....We need you...You still have lots to offer!Anyone who has taken your presence for granted is already feeling the pinch!
We cannot imagine any one else wearing the no 10 shirt and running out to the middle to open the innings for our country.
Difficult truth: WE KNOW THAT SACHIN WILL NOT PLAY FOREVER.
Another Difficult truth: TIME DOES NOT STOP
However, when Sachin bats, our nation unites......people from different castes, creed and religion cheer in unison....rivalries are forgotten.... Harmony prevails........Pure Euphoria......all happening during the moments of Sachin's innings....Basically TIME FREEZES.
Sachin has managed to achieve this feat, where even Gods have tried and failed. No wonder he enjoys an immortal status! What makes him even more divine is the fact that he still has that childish spark that began 21 years ago...to contribute to the Indian Cricket Team's success...not to forget, an immense sense of humility....He has reached heights in the game o f astronomical proportions, yet his simplicity confounds every person in the planet!
How does one motivate him or herself when they themselves are responsible for shattering every record in the game. Think about it...imagine waking up everyday and telling yourself..."the only person I have to beat in cricket is Sachin Tendulkar"!!! Thats what Sachin has done all through his career....Focussed on his game...not bothering about critics...stayed away from controversy.... Letting his bat do the talking....
After seeing his career progress over the last 2 years, we have all started believing Phoenixes. He has risen from the Ashes.....appearing more invincible than ever.
Thank you Sachin for inspiring all of India.
Thank you Sachin for all your dedication and hard effort to serve the team loyally for the last 21 years...
Thank you Sachin for uniting our country and bringing smiles and joy to a billion people!
You are right now in your prime form....Hope you play even after the World Cup!
I know how much this Cup means personally to Sachin. It is the only kind of success that he has not tasted. Hope he gets it....But even if he does'nt....so what!! World Cups are for mortals ;).
If the World Cup is the biggest prize to cricketing nations, then Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar is the biggest gift to Cricket!
India is proud of you! India loves you! Go SRT!
Jai Hind!
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