Few days ago, I was in my car listening to the radio,my mood was good as I was about to go shopping with my family.Then all of a sudden happiness around was converted into shock waves when the RJ spoke out that SACHIN has decided to retire from test matches.After hearing those words all that came to my mind was the 2003 World Cup event.Why?Because that was the event which made me follow a God named Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar. From the very first match to the final,he dazzled us with his stroke play and elegance.After that cricket to me means only two sportsperson Sachin and Sourav. I was a cricket fan before the WC but was not an avid follower.Moreover, I had seen Sachin bat before 2003 but what would you expect a 6 year old nerd to have a know how about the game.SRT was one who brought in transition in me made me feel that sports too is an important aspect of life.
Sachin was the sole reason that at one point of time I was dreaming of becoming a cricketer,that dream lasted for about 6-7 years.After the dream coming to an end,Sachin's role didn't ended there.He is inspired me through his magical innings.One thing if you all notice, his every innings has a deep meaning inside it.For example,his century in Perth in 1991-92; that century implies that how tough the situation,how badly the conditions is breaking you apart, you must move on and give your best.His innings in Centurion at the 2003 WC against Pakistan implies that how much dangerous your counterpart is, you must always be calm and stable and give your best shot to them.There are many more innings which have deep meaning,an insight to live the life.
But there are two innings that set SRT apart from others and that have a terrific deep meaning as well. First one his innings in Chennai against Pakistan in a Test match.In that innings Sachin had a back pain,he could easily have opted for retiring hurt himself but he didn't, he carried his innings with back pain and not only made half century but had gone on to make century on the fifth day of turning track against the likes of Saqlain Mushtaq and Mushtaq Ahmed.The deep meaning-how badly you are hurt just pick yourself up and move on.The Second one is his double century in ODI cricket.This has a straight and simple meaning NOTHING MEANS NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE.I'm fortunate that I got to watch the innings in Centurion and in Gwalior live.The other two innings I came to know by reading the match reports of various sites.Those reports almost gave me goosebumps.
After 24 years of glorious career he has decided to hang his boots.I'm hoping that his last two test which probably includes his last four innings be as great as ever.Now I'm wondering that on whose wicket I'm gonna switch off my Television set like had done many a times before.This was the impact that he had on me and this was the teaching he gave me. Had I been born little early I could have watched you more than this.
Thank You Sachin! Will MISS YOU!! You were an habit which will take time to change.Thank You!
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