He ye kahani 24 sal purani,,,,
Phir bhi lagti hame ye nyi kahani.........
Pitch par aya jab 16 saal ka bachha,
Opponent team smji use khiladi kachha........
Jab usne lagaya apna pehla stroke,,,,,
Sare players gye ek dum se chonk........
Aaj inke records koi nhi skta tod,,,,,
Ko bhi bowler ata use dete ye phod.......
Na he attitude,na ghamand inke pass,,,,
Phir bhi karte karodo dil pe raaj......
Duniya bhar me chale jinki baat,,,
Hum sab ki dua he unke sath.....
Ho aap Bharat ki aan,baan aur shaan ,,,,,,,
Hey Mr.Sachin apko dil se Salam........
from
Navin Butt
A request to watch clips ....it is a must....
http://youtu.be/OKkqCBMFc_E
Full text of Sachin Tendulkar's farewell speech:
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All my friends. Settle down let me talk, I will get more and more
emotional (crowd gets louder and louder as he composes himself). My
life, between 22 yards for 24 years, it is hard to believe that that
wonderful journey has come to an end, but I would like to take this
opportunity to thank people who have played an important role in my
life. Also, for the first time in my life I am carrying this list, to
remember all the names in case I forget someone. I hope you understand.
It's getting a little bit difficult to talk but I will manage.
The most important person in my life, and I have missed him a lot since
1999 when he passed away, my father. Without his guidance, I don't think
I would have been standing here in front of you. He gave me freedom at
the age of 11, and told me that [I should] chase my dreams, but make
sure you do not find short cuts. The path might be difficult, but don't
give up, and I have simply followed his instructions. Above all, he told
me to be a nice human being, which I will continue to do and try my
best. Every time I have done something special [and] showed my bat, it
was [for] my father.
My mother, I don't know how she dealt with
such a naughty child like me. I was not easy to manage. She must be
extremely patient. For a mother, the most important thing is that her
child remains safe and healthy and fit. That was what she was most
bothered and worried about. She took care of me for the last 24 years
that I have played for India, but even before that she started praying
for me the day I started playing cricket. She just prayed and prayed and
I think her prayers and blessings have given me the strength to go out
and perform, so a big thank you to my mother for all the sacrifices.
In my school days, for four years, I stayed with my uncle and aunt
because my school was quite far from my home, and they treated me like
their son. My aunt, after having had a hard day's play, I would be half
asleep and she would be feeding me food so I could go again and play
tomorrow. I can't forget these moments. I am like their son and I am
glad it has continued to be the same way.
My eldest brother,
Nitin, and his family, have always encouraged me. My eldest brother
doesn't like to talk much, but the one thing he always told me is that
whatever you do, I know you will always give it 100%, and that I have
full faith and confidence in you. His encouragement meant a lot to me.
My sister, Savita, and her family, was no different. The first cricket
bat of my life was presented to me by my sister. It was a Kashmir willow
bat. But that is where the journey began. She is one of those many who
still continue to fast when I bat, so thank you very much.
Ajit, my brother, now what do I talk about him? I don't know. We have
lived this dream together. He was the one who sacrificed his career for
my cricket. He spotted the spark in me. And it all started from the age
of 11 when he took me Archrekar sir, my coach, and from there on my life
changed. You will find this hard to believe but even last night he
called to discuss my dismissal, knowing that there was a remote chance
of batting again, but just the habit we have developed, the rapport we
have developed, since my birth, has continued and it will continue.
Maybe when I'm not playing cricket we will still be discussing
technique.
Various things we agreed upon, my technique, and so
many technical things which I didn't agree with him, we have had
arguments and disagreements, but when I look back at all these things in
my life, I would have been a lesser cricketer.
The most
beautiful thing happened to me in 1990 when I met my wife, Anjali. Those
were special years and it has continued and will always continue that
way. I know Anjali, being a doctor; there was a wonderful career in
front of her. When we decided to have a family, Anjali took the
initiative to step back and say that you continue with your cricket and I
will take the responsibility of the family.
Without that, I
don't think I would have been able to play cricket freely and without
stress. Thanks for bearing with all my fuss and all my frustrations, and
all sorts of rubbish that I have spoken. Thanks for bearing with me and
always staying by my side through all the ups and downs. You are the
best partnership I've had in my life.
Then, the two precious
diamonds of my life, Sara and Arjun. They have already grown up. My
daughter is 16, my son is 14. Time has flown by. I wanted to spend so
much time with them on special occasions like their birthdays, their
annual days, their sports day, going on holidays, whatever. I have
missed out on all those things. Thanks for your understanding. Both of
you have been so, so special to me you cannot imagine. I promise you
[that] for 14 and 16 years I have not spent enough time with both of
you, but the next 16 years or even beyond that, everything is for you.
My in-laws, Anand Mehta and Annabelle, both have been so, so supportive
[and] loving and caring. I have discussed on various things in life,
generally with them, and have taken their advice. You know, it's so
important to have a strong family who is always with you and who are
guiding you. Before you start clapping, the most important thing they
did was allowing me to marry Anjali, so thank you very much.
In
the last 24 years that I have played for India I have made new friends,
and before that I have had friends from my childhood. They have all had
a terrific contribution. As and when I have called them to come and
bowl to me at the nets, they have left their work aside to come and help
me. Be it joining me on holidays and having discussions with me on
cricket, or how I was a little stressed and wanting to find a solution
so I can perform better.
All those moments my friends were with
me. Even for when I was injured, I would wake up in the morning because
I couldn't sleep and thought that my career was over because of
injuries, that is when my friends have woken up at 3 o'clock in the
morning to drive with me and make me believe that my career was not
over. Life would be incomplete without all those friends. Thanks for
being there for me.
Sachin Tendulkar walked the team out to the
middle, possibly for the last time, India v West Indies, 2nd Test,
Mumbai, 3rd day, November 16, 2013
'The most beautiful thing happened to me in 1990 when I met my wife, Anjali.' © BCCI
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My cricket career started when I was 11. The turning point of my career
was when my brother (Ajit) took me to Archrekar sir. I was extremely
delighted to see him up in the stands. Normally he sits in front of the
television and he watches all the games that I play. When I was 11/12,
those were the days when I used to hop back on his scooter and play a
couple of practice matches a day. The first half the innings I would be
batting at Shivaji Park, the second half, at some other match in Azad
Maidan. He would take me all over Mumbai to make sure I got match
practice.
On a lighter note, in the last 29 years, sir has
never ever said well played to me because he thought I would get
complacent and I would stop working hard. May be he can push his luck and
wish me now, well done on my career, because there is no more matches,
sir, in my life. I will be witnessing cricket, and cricket will always
stay in my heart, but you have had an immense contribution in my life,
so thank you very much.
My cricket for Mumbai started right
here on this ground, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), which is so
dear to me. I remember landing from New Zealand at four o'clock in the
morning, and turning up for a game here at eight o'clock just because I
wanted to be a part of Mumbai cricket, and not that somebody forced me.
That was for the love of Mumbai cricket, and thank you very much. The
president is here so thank you very much, along with your team, for
taking care of me and looking after my cricket.
The dream was
obviously to play for India, and that is where my association with BCCI
started. BCCI was fantastic, right from my debut they believed in my
ability and selecting me into the squad at the age of 16 was a big step,
so thanks to all the selectors for having faith in me and the BCCI for
giving me the freedom to express myself out in the middle. Things would
have been different if you had not been behind me, and I really
appreciate your support. Especially when I was injured, you were right
with me and making sure that all the treatments were taken care of, and
that I got fit and fine and playing [right] back for India.
The
journey has been special, the last 24 years, I have played with many
senior cricketers, and even before that there were many senior
cricketers whom I watched on television. They inspired me to play
cricket, and to play in the right way. Thanks to all those senior
cricketers, and unfortunately I have not been able to play with them,
but I have high regards for all their achievements and all their
contributions.
We see it on the mega-screen, Rahul, Laxman,
Sourav, and Anil, who is not here, and my team-mates right here in front
me. You are like my family away from home. I have had some wonderful
times with you. It is going to be difficult to not be part of the
dressing room, sharing those special moments. All the coaches for their
guidance, it has been special for me. I know when MS Dhoni presented me
the 200th Test match catch on day one morning. I had a brief message for
the team. I would like to repeat that. I just feel that all of us are
so, so fortunate and proud to be part of the Indian cricket team and
serving the nation.
Knowing all of you guys, I know you will
continue to serve the nation in the right spirit and right values. I
believe we have been the lucky ones to be chosen by the Almighty to
serve this sport. Each generation gets this opportunity to take care of
this sport and serve it to the best of our ability. I have full faith in
you to continue to serve the nation in the right spirit and to the best
of your ability, to bring all the laurels to the country. All the very
best.
I would be failing in my duties if I did not thank all
the doctors, the physios, the trainers, who have put this difficult body
together to go back on the field and be able to play. The amount of
injuries that I have had in my career, I don't know how you have managed
to keep me fit, but without your special efforts, it would never have
happened. The doctors have met me at weird hours. I mean I have called
them from Mumbai to Chennai, Mumbai to Delhi, I mean wherever. They have
just taken the next flight and left their work and families to be with
me, which has allowed me to play. So a big thank you to all three of you
for keeping me in good shape.
My dear friend, late Mark
Mascarenhas, my first manager. We unfortunately lost him in a car
accident in 2001, but he was such a well-wisher of cricket, my cricket,
and especially Indian cricket. He was so passionate. He understood what
it takes to represent a nation and gave me all the space to go out and
express myself, and never pressurized me to do this ad or promotion or
whatever the sponsors demanded. He took care of that and today I miss
him, so thank you Mark for all your contribution.
My current
management team, WSG, for repeating what Mark has done, because when I
signed the contract I exactly told them what I want from them, and what
it requires to represent me. They have done that and respected that.
Someone who has worked closely with me for 14 years is my manager, Vinod
Nayudu. He is more like my family and all the sacrifices, spending time
away from his family for my work, has been special, so big thank you to
his family as well for giving up so much time for my work with Vinod.
In my school days, when I performed well, the media backed me a lot.
They continue to do that till this morning. Thank you so much to the
media for supporting and appreciating my performances. It surely had a
positive effect on me. Thank you so much to all the photographers as
well for those wonderful captured moments that will stay with me for the
rest of my life, so a big thank you to all the photographers.
I
know my speech is getting a bit too long (crowd roars), but this is the
last thing I want to say. I want to thank all the people here who have
flown in from various parts of the world, and have supported me
endlessly, whether I scored a 0 or a 100-plus. Your support was so dear
to me and meant a lot to me. Whatever you have done for me.
I
know I have met so many guys who have fasted for me, prayed for me, done
so much for me. Without that life wouldn't have been like this for me. I
want to thank you from the bottom of my heart, and also say that time
has flown by rather quickly, but the memories you have left with me will
always be with me forever and ever, especially "Sachin, Sachin" which
will reverberate in my ears till I stop breathing. Thank you very much.
If I have missed out on saying something, I hope you understand.
Goodbye
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