Ricky Ponting retiring doesn't mean Sachin also has to quit: Gautam Gambhir

Ricky Ponting's decision to call it quits might have added fuel to the fire in the raging debate over Sachin Tendulkar's retirement, but India opener Gautam Gambhir feels his senior teammate still has a lot to offer. "Nobody can force anyone to retire. Each individual knows when is the best time to retire. Ponting retiring doesn't mean that Sachin also has to quit now. It's an individual decision. They are from two different countries, two different...

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Anil Kumble Blasts Critics over Sachin’s Retirement Talks

Amidst the growing clamour for Sachin Tendulkar's retirement, former India skipper Anil Kumble on Thursday hit out at critics questioning the veteran batsman's place in the team, saying he should be left alone and given the "emotional space" and respect he deserves. Tendulkar's prolonged lean patch led many people to question his place in the Indian team but Kumble says it's not the time to point fingers at him but support him. "There have been...

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I am hopeful that Sachin will silence his critics at Eden – Harbhajan

Mahendra Singh Dhoni might have drawn flak for India's poor performance against England in the second Test at Mumbai, but Harbhajan Singh on Wednesday came out in support of his skipper, saying one should not judge him on the basis of just one bad performance. The off-spinner, who was part of the playing eleven at Wankhede Stadium, said one should not forget Dhoni's contribution in making India the world champions. "Winning and losing is a part...

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BCCI claims ignorance over Sachin Tendulkar’s talks with selectors over his future

The Indian Cricket Board on Wednesday claimed it was unaware of any talks between senior batsman Sachin Tendulkar and national selectors on his future in the wake of a prolonged form slump "I am not aware of it," said BCCI secretary and senior selection panel convener Sanjay Jagdale when contacted in Indore for his reaction to media reports on Monday that Tendulkar spoke to chief selector Sandeep Patil before Tuesday's selection meeting at the Board...

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Sachin Tendulkar will return to form soon, says a confident Navjot Singh Sidhu

There might be growing criticism against Sachin Tendulkar after a string of poor performances but former India opener Navjot Singh Sidhu feels the senior batsman's presence is crucial at a time when the team is going through a transitional phase. "We don't have VVS Laxman, Rahul Dravid and Sourav Ganguly any more in the team. So we badly need experience and till the time we find an option we just cannot think about Tendulkar's retirement," said...

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Sachin Tendulkar does not need any advice on his future: Rajiv Shukla

Sachin Tendulkar's streak of low scores might have raised a question mark over his future but senior BCCI official and IPL chairman Rajiv Shukla on Monday came out in support of the senior batsman saying one needs to look at his "colossal record" before making any comment. "He will hang up his boots when he thinks it's time for him to go. He does not need any advice on this. Before making a comment on his performance you have to see his colossal...

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Video : The Sachin Tendulkar “EXCLUSIVE” Interview at TAJ, Mumbai

On the sidelines of an event hosted by Audemars Piguet in Mumbai a couple of days back, the brand's ambassador Sachin Tendulkar opens up about his life beyond cricket to Chitralekha's Publisher & President Mitrajit Bhattacharya. Video Courtesy : CHITRALEKHA YOUTUBE CHANNEL   img alt="" galleryimg="no" onload="var downlevelDiv = document.getElementById('0beab10b-b71e-4860-9be7-419315a3fbf0'); downlevelDiv.innerHTML = "";"...

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Video : Sachin Tendulkar honoured by the Cricket Club of India

The Cricket Club of India Honoures senior batsman Sachin Tendulkar as part of celebrating its 75th anniversary at its famous Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai few days back Cricket Board president N. Srinivasan was the chief guest as CCI honours the “First Citizen of the World of Cricket. Visiting England team captain Alastair Cook, team director Andy Flower and batting coach Graham Gooch, among others, was present on the occasion. Tendulkar has fond...

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Panesar relishes claiming wicket of Tendulkar, the prince of India

Delighted at dismissing Sachin Tendulkar, England left-arm spinner Monty Panesar said that out of the four wickets he took on the first day of the second Test against India, it was the wicket of the veteran batsman that he cherished the most. “Obviously for me it has got to be the prince of India, Sachin Tendulkar. I was absolutely delighted with that,” said Panesar, who pushed India on to the backfoot by sending back Virender Sehwag and Tendulkar...

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Upset wife more fearsome than enraged pacer: jokes Sachin Tendulkar

He has squared off against the most fearsome of pace attacks all over the world but veteran Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar jokes that it is nothing when compared to facing his wife when she is upset! In the Marathi book 'Samvad Legends Shi' (Conversations with Legends) by Dwarkanath Sanzgiri and published by Majestic Publications, the 39-year-old batsman, who has spent over two decades in international cricket, opens up about things other than...

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Exclusive Pics : Cricket Club of India Honours Sachin Tendulkar

The Cricket Club of India is to honour senior batsman Sachin Tendulkar as part of celebrating its 75th anniversary at its famous Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai yesterdayCricket Board president N. Srinivasan will be the chief guest as CCI honours the “First Citizen of the World of Cricket”, a media release said.Visiting England team captain Alastair Cook, team director Andy Flower and batting coach Graham Gooch, among others, will be present on the occasion,...

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Tendulkar deserves to be honoured by every nation, says Warne

Spin legend Shane Warne today backed his country's decision to confer Sachin Tendulkar with the membership of Order of Australia, saying the Indian batsman deserves to be honoured by every nation. Tendulkar was honourned with the title early this month after Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard made the announcement during her visit to India last month. Former Australian batsman Matthew Hayden, who is also a former recipient of the title, was,...

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Sachin Was Born to Play Cricket : Rahul Dravid

Legendary cricketer Rahul Dravid said on Thursday that he knew from the first time he saw Sachin Tendulkar bat that he was born to play cricket. Speaking on the occasion of a book launch here, the recently retired batsman said that it had been an honour to share the dressing room with the man who has a hundred international centuries against his name. "When I saw sachin for the 1st time, I just knew he was born to bat. Sachin is born to play cricket....

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Exclusive Pics : Sachin Tendulkar at Nets a Day Before the Mumbai Test vs England

NDTV.COM : Buoyed by the comprehensive nine-wicket win in the series opener, a confident India will look to maintain their stranglehold over England when the second cricket Test begins here on Friday in conditions which are expected to suit the home team spinners.Already 1-0 up in what has been touted as the 'revenge series', another victory for Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men will ensure that England's quest for their first series win on Indian...

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Sachin Tendulkar pays rich tributes to Virender Sehwag

Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar paid rich tributes to swashbuckling opener Virender Sehwag who would play 100 Tests in the second Test match against England.   Sehwag made his Test debut at Bloemfontein against South Africa with a century and a memorable 220-run partnership with Tendulkar. The Little Master reminisced Sehwag’s innings. He was quoted by The Hindu as saying, “I remember the first time I batted with him against South...

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Exclusive Pics : Sachin Tendulkar Honoured at BCCI Annual Awards 2012

CRICKETCOUNTRY.COM : Former India captain and legendary opener Sunil Gavaskar was today conferred with BCCI's prestigious Col C K Nayudu Lifetime Achievement award while Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli were also awarded for their achievements in international arena during past season.Tendulkar was feted for his incredible achiement of scoring 100 international hundreds in Tests and ODIs combined.Earlier, after receiving his award, Tendulkar thanked...

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Exclusive Pics : Sachin Tendulkar at Nets Wankade | November 21,2012

England have not won a Test series in India in nearly 28 years and reversing the trend would a tough job for the world number two team.They have been handicapped by the leg-injury to their 6-foot 7-inch fast bowler Steven Finn, who could trouble the Indian batsmen with his steep bounce even on the slow pitches.© PTI © PTI © PTI © PTI © PTI&nb...

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CCI to honour Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday

The Cricket Club of India is to honour senior batsman Sachin Tendulkar as part of celebrating its 75th anniversary at its famous Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday. Cricket Board president N. Srinivasan will be the chief guest as CCI honours the “First Citizen of the World of Cricket”, a media release said. Visiting England team captain Alastair Cook, team director Andy Flower and batting coach Graham Gooch, among others, will be present on...

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Rahul Dravid to launch new book on Sachin Tendulkar

A new book on batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar is to be launched in Mumbai on Thursday by former cricketer Rahul Dravid.   Titled 'Sachin: Born to Bat,' the book is written by veteran journalist Khalid AH Ansari and edited by sports scribe Clayton Murzello.   Tendulkar on late Monday night visited Matoshree to pay condolences to the late Shiv Sena leader Bal Thackeray’s family.   Founder of the Shiv Sena, Thackeray passed...

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Exclusive Videos : Sachin Tendulkar’s Cooking Skills “The Foodie” Special

It's a special show this week as Sachin Tendulkar joins 'The Foodie' Kunal Vijayakar for a chat and also a treat. Cooking for the Master Blaster is Boria Mazumdar, who recently launched a brand new book on food. Join the three of them as they cook up a storm on this really 'sporty' episode. img alt="" galleryimg="no" onload="var downlevelDiv = document.getElementById('66d40a9e-5cbd-42b3-baf7-5b799cb1c616'); downlevelDiv.innerHTML = "";"...

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Sachin Tendulkar visits Matoshree a day after Bal Thackeray's cremation

A day after Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray was cremated, cricketer Sachin Tendulkar paid a condolence visit to the family on Monday. Sachin was accompanied by his wife Anjali when he visited Matoshree on Monday night. The cricketer was away in Ahmedabad for the test match against England when Thackeray died on Saturday. Tendulkar had said he was saddened to hear about Thackeray's demise, saying the Shiv Sena chief would always be remembered and...

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Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag to be felicitated by Mumbai Cricket Association

Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag will be felicitated by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) before the start of the second Test between India and England in Mumbai on November 23. "Tendulkar will be felicitated for completing 23 years in international cricket and for completing 100 centuries. Sehwag will be felicitated for playing his 100th Test match," MCA president Ravi Savant told PTI. The two senior cricketers will be presented with a...

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Sachin Tendulkar offer condolences over Bal Thackeray's demise

Sachin Tendulkar posted on his Facebook Page “Really sad to hear about Balasaheb's demise. His contribution to Maharashtra was immense. It's a terrible loss and he will always be remembered and missed. Unfortunately I am in Ahmedabad as I would have liked to pay my last respects personally. My condolences to his family. May God rest his soul in peace.” ...

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Exclusive Pics : Sachin Tendulkar at nets a day before the 1st test vs England at Ahmedabad

Billed as the revenge series, India would aim to pay England back in the same coin when the two teams renew cricketing rivalry when they go into what promises to be an engrossing four-match Test rubber from on Thursday.India had suffered a humiliating 0-4 series whitewash when they had visited England in July-August last year and would like to avenge the defeat on the back of its spinners in favourable home conditions.England have not won a Test...

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