Sachin Tendulkar breaks silence, says IPL spot-fixing 'shocking and disappointing'

Breaking his silence on the raging IPL spot-fixing scandal, Sachin Tendulkar today said that the developments of the last two weeks were "shocking and disappointing" and the faith reposed by the millions of fans in the game should be justified. Tendulkar said the authorities must take sincere steps to get to the root of the issue and ensure that credibility of the game is restored. The champion batsman, who retired from IPL after his side Mumbai...

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Pics: Sachin Tendulkar receives award for fastest ton in 2012-13 Ranji season

Senior cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who played a crucial role in Mumbai's conquest of their 40th Ranji Trophy title this season, on Wedensday received award for striking the fastest century in the national championship at the annual awards function of Mumbai Cricket Association here.Tendulkar, who slammed the century against Railways at the Wankhede Stadium, received the award at the hands of fellow Mumbai stalwart and former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar,...

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Pics : Sachin Tendulkar at the Launch of 'Sporting Times', a compilation of 175 years of sports writing

Two of India's greatest sporting icons Sachin Tendulkar and Abhinav Bindra want the media to focus on the positive aspects of the games instead of dishing out incorrect things to the viewers and readers."From a sportsman's point of view, as much positive information as possible needs to be given by the media to help them prepare better," Tendulkar said here on Tuesday.He was speaking after releasing, along with Bindra, 'Sporting Times', a compilation...

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Sehwag, Yuvraj & Dhoni Admire me the Most : Sachin Tendulkar

Two of India's greatest sporting icons Sachin Tendulkar and Abhinav Bindra want the media to focus on the positive aspects of the games instead of dishing out incorrect things to the viewers and readers. "From a sportsman's point of view, as much positive information as possible needs to be given by the media to help them prepare better," Tendulkar said here on Tuesday. He was speaking after releasing, along with Bindra, 'Sporting Times', a compilation...

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Pics : Sachin Tendulkar at Coca-Cola Cup (National under-15 sub junior football tournament)

Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday expressed hope that India's football team will qualify for the FIFA World Cup in 2022 to be held in Qatar."I know in 2022 there is something really big happening for Indian football. I hope India qualifies for that World Cup. That is something that should be your target and your senior players will guide you. Just follow their steps and chase your dreams," Tendulkar said at the Father Agnel School ground in Navi Mumbai.Tendulkar...

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India will qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup, hopes Sachin Tendulkar

     Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday expressed hope that India's football team will qualify for the FIFA World Cup in 2022 to be held in Qatar. "I know in 2022 there is something really big happening for Indian football. I hope India qualifies for that World Cup. That is something that should be your target and your senior players will guide you. Just follow their steps and chase your dreams," Tendulkar said at the Father Agnel School...

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Pics : Sachin Tendulkar at Ambanis host party in honour of Mumbai Indians' maiden IPL triumph

Mumbai Indians owner Nita Ambani hosted an exclusive bash for her team at the lavish Ambani residence, Antilla, in Mumbai on Monday night.A delighted Mrs Ambani posed with the trophy during the media photo-call. Sachin Tendulkar and wife Anjali also joined her for the photo-op.©PTI©...

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Pics : Sachin Tendulkar arrives in Mumbai after IPL Victory

Immediately after Mumbai Indians beat Chennai Super Kings by 23 runs at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday (May 26) to win the Pepsi Indian Premier League 2013, Sachin Tendulkar announced his retirement from Twenty20 cricket."This is the right time to stop playing IPL," Tendulkar said. "I am 40. I have to accept the reality. I had decided that this would be my last season. It has ended perfectly."Tendulkar, who captained Mumbai to the final in...

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Pics : Sachin Tendulkar Celebrates Mumbai Indians Maiden IPL Truimph

Immediately after Mumbai Indians beat Chennai Super Kings by 23 runs at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday (May 26) to win the Pepsi Indian Premier League 2013, Sachin Tendulkar announced his retirement from Twenty20 cricket."This is the right time to stop playing IPL," Tendulkar said. "I am 40. I have to accept the reality. I had decided that this would be my last season. It has ended perfectly."Tendulkar, who captained Mumbai to the final in...

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Rohit Sharma dedicates IPL title to Sachin Tendulkar

Bringing the curtains down on yet another phase of his glorious career, cricketing great Sachin Tendulkar Sunday bid adieu to the Indian Premier League at the iconic Eden Gardens, moments after his side Mumbai Indians lifted their maiden title. "This is my last IPL. I had taken the decision before the start of the tournament," the 40-year-old Tendulkar said in a matter of fact way, two days after his illustrious former India teammate Rahul Dravid...

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Sachin Tendulkar is backbone of Mumbai Indians, says Ambati Rayudu

Describing Sachin Tendulkar as the backbone of Mumbai Indians, batsman Ambati Rayudu dedicated the team's maiden IPL triumph to the senior batsman who announced his retirement from the cash-rich Twenty20 league. "I think he is the one who is the backbone of the team," Rayudu said of the Master Blaster, who played just 14 matches this season after being laid low by a hand injury. The 40-year-old Tendulkar announced his retirement on Sunday night...

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Exclusive Pics : Sachin Tendulkar at a Training Session in Eden Gardens May 23, 2013

Sachin Tendulkar is unlikely to play in Mumbai Indians' IPL Qualifier 2 in Kolkata on Friday against the Rajasthan Royals as he is yet to recover from his left-wrist injury he sustained in a match against Sunrisers Hyderabad last week."Sachin Tendulkar has injured his left wrist and hand while batting in the game against SRH on 13th May. On investigations we have found that there is some swelling in the wrist and around one of the tendons of his...

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Pics : Sachin Tendulkar at a Training Session at Dharmasala | May 17, 2013

Among the top five batsmen for Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League this season, Dinesh Karthik feels Ricky Ponting has had a great influence on his performance. The Australian legend gave up the Mumbai captaincy due to a lack of form, but according to Karthik, has made a significant contribution in the dressing room.Karthik (388 runs) is Mumbai Indians' second best batsman behind Rohit Sharma (430) and this season has been a lot better than...

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Sachin Tendulkar is one of the most difficult batsmen to bowl at : Dale Steyn

Dale Steyn, the world's most feared pacer, on Tuesday backed his country South Africa to come out trumps in the three-Test series against India to be held at the end of this year, but was also wary of the quality of the opposing batting line-up. "We have got a pretty good Test side at the moment, to be fair, and we play quite well at home. I would like to say that we would win it. Coming to South Africa, it is a difficult place to play cricket,"...

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Pics : Sachin Tendulkar at a Training Session at Pune | May 10, 2013

Among the top five batsmen for Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League this season, Dinesh Karthik feels Ricky Ponting has had a great influence on his performance. The Australian legend gave up the Mumbai captaincy due to a lack of form, but according to Karthik, has made a significant contribution in the dressing room.Karthik (388 runs) is Mumbai Indians' second best batsman behind Rohit Sharma (430) and this season has been a lot better than...

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Sachin Tendulkar is a Strong Character : Sanath Jayasuriya

Former Sri Lanka captain Sanath Jayasuriya today said senior India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar should be allowed the freedom to take a call on his retirement from the Test format. "It's an individual decision. Sachin should decide on that. Nobody can decide. In India a lot of opinions are there. I think we should give him the chance. It is all up to him. It depends on his body and mind," Jayasuriya told PTI here. The former opener, who is now Sri...

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Sachin Tendulkar an ideal role model for young cricketers, feels Javed Miandad

Emphasising the importance of hard work, former captain Javed Miandad told the Pakistan players to look up to Sachin Tendulkar, who he says is an embodiment of commitment to the game of cricket. Miandad while talking to Pakistan players, preparing for the Champions Trophy in Abbotabad, said there was no replacement for hard work. "It has been a good experience working with these players and I have told them that no matter how much coaching or advice...

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Sachin Tendulkar only Indian to feature in Alec Stewart's dream Test team

Sachin Tendulkar is the only Indian to make it to the Test dream team drawn up by former England captain Alec Stewart from among players against whom he had played in his career.   "The 'Little Master' is a no-brainer for his extraordinary run-scoring over such a long period of time and the way he has dealt with the pressure of being India's number one sporting icon," Stewart told BBC Sport.   "I remember a brilliant 165 in his...

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The Passion For the Game is Very Much There : Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar cracked a quick 48 off 28 deliveries to help Mumbai Indians set up a 65-run mauling of Kolkata Knight Riders at Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday. The veteran batsman said that it was a conscious decision to bat aggressively and that he had been doing so in every match of the Indian Premier League. If you look at the whole season., I've not been able to spend much time in the middle. But whatever I've batted, it's been pretty aggressive....

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Video : Sachin Tendulkar’s Man of the Match Performance Against KKR

Sachin Tendulkar cracked a quick 48 off 28 deliveries to help Mumbai Indians set up a 65-run mauling of Kolkata Knight Riders at Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday. The veteran batsman said that it was a conscious decision to bat aggressively and that he had been doing so in every match of the Indian Premier League. If you look at the whole season., I've not been able to spend much time in the middle. But whatever I've batted, it's been pretty aggressive....

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Pics : Sachin Tendulkar's Man of the Match Performance Against KKR

Sachin Tendulkar cracked a quick 48 off 28 deliveries to help Mumbai Indians set up a 65-run mauling of Kolkata Knight Riders at Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday. The veteran batsman said that it was a conscious decision to bat aggressively and that he had been doing so in every match of the Indian Premier League.If you look at the whole season., I've not been able to spend much time in the middle. But whatever I've batted, it's been pretty aggressive....

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