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11 years ago on November 16, the audience in Wankhede Stadium witnessed their hero Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar taking his final steps from the game he just loved and was passionate about. India’s Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar retired from international cricket. Widely recognised as one of the most complete batters in cricket, Tendulkar hung up his shoes during the 2013 West Indies tour of India.
A teary-eyed Tendulkar walked off the field to a guard of honour from his teammates. The Indian cricket legend soaked in all the cheers at Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium one last time in his career.
Words will fall short if we try to explain what Tendulkar was as a player and what he was for the team during his playing days. He brought life to cricket and people used to watch the game because of him.
And there were many records under his belt which he achieved across all countries. Tendulkar’s test knocks were simply outstanding, be it 119* on his debut or the counter-attacking 169 off 253 balls against South Africa in 1996-97 or the heartbreaking 136 against Pakistan in a nail-biting thriller.
Tendulkar’s brilliance inspired a generation of cricketers, paving the way for stars like Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman, and Virender Sehwag to rise as the ’90s gave way to a new era of Indian cricket.
On this day, Tendulkar reminded fans of his prime. Playing with the same fire he had during his debut against Pakistan, where he faced legends like Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis. On his final match, he scored a fluent 74 off 118 balls, peppered with 12 boundaries. Each run was celebrated by fans both at the stadium and across the nation.
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When he was got out to Narsingh Deonarine, the crowd rose to its feet, chanting "Sachin, Saaaachin!" in unison, delivering a fitting tribute to their hero. The moment was a surreal celebration of a career that continues to inspire millions.
