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 Indians won the title recently, said as a cricketer he has always learnt to play in the true spirit of the game.

"It has always hurt me when the game of cricket is in the news for the wrong reasons. The developments in the last two weeks have been shocking and disappointing. As cricketers we are always taught to go out, fight hard, give our very best and play in the true spirit of the game," Tendulkar said in a statement.

The milestone man of Indian cricket said it was important that the authorities get to the root of the problem.

"During this difficult phase, I join every cricketer, from the boys in the maidans across the country to those who represent clubs, states and the country, who trust the authorities to take sincere steps to get to the root of the issue.

"The faith reposed by the millions of fans should be justified and we owe it to them to ensure that Indian cricket is all about pride and joy," the statement added.

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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, with several former Test and first-class cricketers present.The Mumbai Ranji Trophy team was also felicitated for achieving their stupendous feat. They beat Saurashtra by an innings.

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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 of 175 years of sports writing.

"But sometimes there are things which actually have not happened. Sometimes there are speculations that there were fights in the team and seniors were not allowing juniors to settle. These are all rumours and that is why you sometimes feel (bad). If any incorrect information goes out in the public, there must be a line," the batting maestro said.

Bindra, who created history in 2008 at Beijing by shooting down India's first and thus far only individual Olympic gold medal, endorsed his views.

"When I started playing the game I wanted to be like Mr (Sunil) Gavaskar and Vivian Richards, and set examples for others.

"Today morning, I went to the All India Under-16 football tournament final between Meghalaya and Odisha. (Indian football captain) Sunil Chhetri was there and it was wonderful to interact with him," said Tendulkar

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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 of 175 years of sports writing.

"But sometimes there are things which actually have not happened. Sometimes there are speculations that there were fights in the team and seniors were not allowing juniors to settle. These are all rumours and that is why you sometimes feel (bad). If any incorrect information goes out in the public, there must be a line," the batting maestro said.

Bindra, who created history in 2008 at Beijing by shooting down India's first and thus far only individual Olympic gold medal, endorsed his views.

"When I started playing the game I wanted to be like Mr (Sunil) Gavaskar and Vivian Richards, and set examples for others.

"Today morning, I went to the All India Under-16 football tournament final between Meghalaya and Odisha. (Indian football captain) Sunil Chhetri was there and it was wonderful to interact with him," said Tendulkar.

"These kinds of tournaments are important and the press has a big role to play by covering these sports and encouraging the youngsters."

Bindra recalled how a TV channel tried to interview him midway through his qualifying and final rounds in the 10m air rifle contest in Beijing and he was not happy.

"I have a love-hate relationship with the media. It's important for the media to be sensitive to the sportsmen's needs. I would not like to be hounded by the media.

"In Beijing, one of the TV channels wanted to interview me after I qualified for the finals (scheduled later in the day) in the 20-25 minutes break and I gave them a dirty look," said the ace shooter.

Bindra said most of the things written about him in the media after his historic moment five years ago were incorrect.
"I was described as a very calm person in the articles but I am a hyperactive person and very nervous. I used to hate all kinds of sport till the age of 10 or 11 when I was in a boarding school. After I shifted to Chandigarh I was forced to take up a sport and since I was a fat kid and did not want to move much, took to shooting," said Bindra.

"But once I took to the sport I worked very hard."

Tendulkar revealed how after the Indian squad's 2007 triumph in the T20 World Cup in South Africa, a win he was not a part of, some of the team members called him during the motorcade from the Mumbai airport to the Wankhede Stadium and asked to join them in the open-topped bus, but he declined.

"It is your day, I told them," Tendulkar recalled and added that when the phone call came he was inside his car and the bus was being driven over a flyover above him in suburban Bandra.

Talks turned to how he had negotiated Australian leg spin great Shane Warne in the 1997-98 series.

"I faced him in the match at Mumbai, when we beat them in two and a half days, and hit a century. In that match he did not bowl to me even once from around the wicket. But I knew at a crunch time in the Test match he would do so and I was prepared for it."

Asked which batsmen he admired the most, he named Brian Lara, Jacques Kallis and Ricky Ponting - from overseas -and Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh and Mahendra Singh Dhoni from India.

Asked about Bindra's achievement, Tendulkar said when the historic moment in Indian sports happened he was in Sri Lanka with the cricket team.

"I was in Sri Lanka and we were playing a match. When we came to know about it, the first time a gold medal has been won in 88 years or so, we were very excited. To win a medal in Olympic Games that come once in four years you have to be focused and disciplined," the champion cricketer.

"Tendulkar has been a hero and a huge inspiration for me," said Bindra.

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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 spoke these encouraging words at the presentation function of the Coca-Cola Cup (National under-15 sub junior football tournament) final between Meghalaya and Orissa which the former won 1-0.

The Indian cricket great also advised youngsters to be passionate about football.

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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 ground in Navi Mumbai.

Tendulkar spoke these encouraging words at the presentation function of the Coca-Cola Cup (National under-15 sub junior football tournament) final between Meghalaya and Orissa which the former won 1-0.

The Indian cricket great also advised youngsters to be passionate about football.

"A simple advice I can give you is be passionate about the sport. Fall madly in love with the sport and that will allow you to work harder. Have dream and chase them. Dreams will come true," were maestro's words of wisdom for the kids.

"Passion, yes I was able to achieve all these things. I was madly in love with cricket. Still am madly in love with cricket. Also the  support and love I have received from all the people that has been my strength. It has allowed me to move out and give my best.

"The right platform was set for me to go out and perform. A big thank you to all the people who have supported me for the last 23 years I have played," he added.

Tendulkar also asked runners-up Odisha team not to lose hope.

Ronald Kydon Lyngdoh of Meghalaya scored the winning goal for his side in the first half and was named the player of the match.

Over 41,000 players from 2,610 schools across 86 cities competed at district, state and zonal levels to qualify for the national finals.

The AIFF will be shortlisting 40 players from the tournament for the National under-16 football squad camp.

In a statement, Tendulkar said, "I keenly look forward to many of the youngsters seizing this opportunity and showcasing their talent and skills. Emerging sports persons in the country require similar grassroot initiatives and competitive platforms to unlock and realise their true potential."

National football captain Sunil Chhetri said, "With the right training and infrastructure, we too can produce world class footballers and it is initiatives like this that re-instate my belief that India could make it's mark on the global football map."

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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.

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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 2010, represented the franchise in 86 matches and finished with 2529 runs, which included a century and 14 fifties. "It is never too late (to win the trophy). I thought 2010 was our best season but this is a special moment, believe me," he said. "I can't wait to get hold of the trophy. It's a beautiful trophy. It's been six years and can't wait for it."

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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 2010, represented the franchise in 86 matches and finished with 2529 runs, which included a century and 14 fifties. "It is never too late (to win the trophy). I thought 2010 was our best season but this is a special moment, believe me," he said. "I can't wait to get hold of the trophy. It's a beautiful trophy. It's been six years and can't wait for it."

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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 called it quits from the cash-rich league.

Tendulkar, who retired from ODIs in December last year, missed Sunday's final against two-time champions Chennai Super Kings due to a left wrist injury he picked up May 13 while batting against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

"I have waited 21 years to win the first World Cup and six years for the IPL. It has been a great and memorable journey with the team," said Tendulkar, who got a grand send-off as he was lifted by his team mates before the customary victory lap.

There was a clamour among the Mumbai Indian players to pose for a photo with him. During the team's group photo session with the trophy, the players ensured that Tendulkar was at the centre. His wife Anjali too joined in the celebrations a little later.

But the best gesture came from Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma, who described the victory as the perfect farewell gift to the batting genius.

"It was disappointing not to have Sachin in the last few games. Nonetheless, we are happy that we could give him the perfect farewell by winning the trophy," Sharma said.

Tendulkar was all smiles, but also a trifle nostalgic. He did not forget his countless admirers.

"This is the perfect time to say thank you to my supporters and well-wishers," said Tendulkar.

"We have to be realistic about it. I've played six seasons with the Mumbai Indians and I have completely enjoyed it. This was the best season for Mumbai Indians. Before this, 2010 was the best season," he said.

Tendulkar scored 2,334 runs averaging 34.83 in 78 IPL matches. He has a strike rate of 119.81 and struck one century and 13 fifties.

"I think this is the right time to stop playing the IPL. I am 40. Got to accept it," Tendulkar added.

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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 after Mumbai beat Chennai Super Kings by 23 runs at the Eden Gardens to capture their maiden IPL trophy.

Rayudu said the triumph was a result of four seasons of hard work. "This is extraordinary! Four years of hard work. We have come so close before and were really very hungry for it. This is beyond words," Rayudu told IPLT20.com.

"I think the unbeaten run at home set the tone for the playoffs," he added.

The MI batsman was also left amazed by the enthusiastic crowd that turned up at the Eden.

"It is unbelievable how a packed Eden Gardens witnessed us. It is a dream. There is nothing better than this," he said.

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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 left hand," Mumbai Indians said in a statement.

"We have addressed this with an injection in his hand by a hand and wrist specialist. He is currently under rehab and is progressing well. The normal recovery time for this injury is around 3 weeks, however rehab results in the past 9 days have shown reasonable improvements and we are hopeful to get him back in action as soon as possible," the statement said.

Mumbai Indians also said that pacer Dhawal Kulkarni will no longer take part in the tournament.

"Dhawal has sustained a side-strain during the game against Kings XI Punjab in Dharamshala on 18th May. He will take about 6 weeks to recover completely and has been ruled out of the rest of the tournament."

Mumbai lost the Qualifier 1 against Chennai Super Kings by 48 runs in Delhi on Tuesday night.

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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 2012. Careful planning and playing to a situation have been Karthik's route to success. In a team that has hitters like Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Smith and Sachin Tendulkar, Karthik has been happy to play second foil.

"When you know there are some big-hitting batsmen in the middle-order who can tonk the ball a mile, your role gets easier because you just try and get them on strike. When they are not around, you have the license to hit the big ones as well," Karthik told the iplt20.com website.(Old Interview)

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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," said the world's highest rated bowler.

"Wickets here are lot flatter than what it is in South Africa. It does make it a little bit difficult for the Indian batsmen. However, cricket is a funny game and India has got some fantastic players. Shikhar Dhawan is batting nicely and they have got some great players. We will wait for the next couple of months and see what happens," said Steyn at a gaming centre "Smaash" in Mumbai.

India drew the Test series 1-1 during their previous tour of South Africa in 2010-11.

The pace spearhead of Indian Premier League team Sunrisers Hyderabad also heaped praise on Sachin Tendulkar and said the senior batsman is one of the most difficult batsmen to bowl at.

"There was a time in Nagpur (2009-10 Test series) and I was bowling to Sachin, it felt like when I was bowling to all the other batters, I was going past the bat and finding the edge, I was bamboozling them with in-swing and away-swing.

"But Sachin knew exactly what I was going to bowl before I even started running. He had me covered. He did his homework on me and he knew exactly what was coming. There is no worse feeling in knowing that whatever I threw at him, he had the arsenal to combat. That was quite difficult," Steyn said.

He was referring to the opening Test of the two-match series in February, 2010 that was won by the Proteas by an innings despite Tendulkar's superb century in the second innings after India had followed on.

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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 2012. Careful planning and playing to a situation have been Karthik's route to success. In a team that has hitters like Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Smith and Sachin Tendulkar, Karthik has been happy to play second foil.

"When you know there are some big-hitting batsmen in the middle-order who can tonk the ball a mile, your role gets easier because you just try and get them on strike. When they are not around, you have the license to hit the big ones as well," Karthik told the iplt20.com website.

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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 Lanka's chief national selector, added that Tendulkar was experienced enough and called him a strong character.

"He must be going through a lot of pressure. He is experienced and is a strong character. He will decide," the Lankan said.

Tendulkar retired from the ODI format last December.

Jayasuriya was in the city to promote his country as the brand ambassador of Sri Lanka tourism.

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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 you are given nothing can replace the individual hard work you put into your game everyday. I gave them the example of Sachin Tendulkar who is still playing Test cricket only because of his commitment and the individual hard work he puts into his game," Miandad said.

"I think he is an ideal role model for the present generation because of his achievements and if they want to be successful batsmen and players," Miandad added.

He pointed out that cricket was a sport in which everything depends on the individual.

"Batting is something you learn about everyday and it is absolutely necessary to keep on practicing and working hard everyday. No matter how talent you are everyday and every match is a new challenge," Miandad, who is a Director-General in the PCB, said.

"I used to practice every day even when we had no team commitments. Whatever best I can advise and give tips I have given to these players but the rest is up to them how they utilize them," the former captain said.

He asserted that one could never say he had achieved perfection in batting because in every new match there was a different pitch and conditions.

"Tendulkar has been successful because he has followed this policy and worked hard to maintain his game and fitness," he said.

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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 hometown of Mumbai in 1993 and 193 at Headingley almost a decade later. When he got in, his bat just seemed to get wider and wider," added the channel's Test Match Special summariser as part of a special feature.
 
Two other Indians -- Rahul Dravid and Anil Kumble -- made it to Stewart's broader squad but missed out in the final Test XI.
 
Stewart, whose Test XI would be captained by Australian Steve Waugh, said West Indian Brian Lara was the best batsman he has played against. His team does not include former Australian captain Ricky Ponting nor the legendary batsman Vivian Richards while the latter's West Indian contemporaries Gordon Greenidge and Malcolm Marshall find places.
 
Richards and Marshall played their last Test together in 1991 while Greenidge quit the same year but a few months before them.
 
Stewart explained Richards' omission on the ground that the legendary West Indian's "very best days were just behind him by the time I made my Test debut in 1990".
 
"During my 14-year career as an international cricketer, I came up against some of the finest players in the history of the game, so to select an XI has not been an easy task.
 
"I have tried to stick to those who made the greatest impression on matches in which I played," added the English wicketkeeper-batsman who played 133 Tests between 1990 and 2003.
 
Stewart chose West Indies' Gordon Greenidge and Australia's Matthew Hayden as his openers, followed by Brian Lara, who he describes as the "best batsman I played against bar none".
 
"He won games single-handedly and his appetite for scoring huge runs I was on the receiving end of his incredible 375 in Antigua was insatiable. He looked as though he had come from another planet to teach us all how to bat," Stewart said about Lara.
 
The only other representative from the Indian sub-continent is Pakistani pacer Wasim Akram for his "genius with the new and old ball".
 
"There have not been many quicker bowlers than Wasim Akram. He had a dangerous bouncer, was a great competitor and could score handy runs down the order," says Stewart.
 
The rest of the Dream XI is made up of Jacques Kallis from South Africa, Australians Steve Waugh - who would captain the imaginary side, Adam Gilchrist (as wicketkeeper) and Shane Warne with West Indians Malcolm Marshall and Curtly Ambrose completing the bowling attack.
 
"A genuine world-class XI in my opinion but one that was extremely tricky to put together. Like all good selectors, I started out by naming a squad before whittling it down to a starting XI," said Stewart, who named two other Indian cricketing greats -- Rahul Dravid and Anil Kumble -- among the long list that "pained me to have to leave out".

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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. There has been a bit of help for the seamers. I was striking the ball well today, and I thought therefore I should be more aggressive. It's about give and take - giving advice. It shouldn't be one way traffic about just me talking, it's about discussing cricket and sharing our thoughts. The passion for the game is very much there, whatever time I get on the field I try to make the most of it.

Tendulkar was adjudged man-of-the-match for his effort - his first this season. At the post-match ceremony, he said that he continued to be in love with the game!

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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. There has been a bit of help for the seamers. I was striking the ball well today, and I thought therefore I should be more aggressive. It's about give and take - giving advice. It shouldn't be one way traffic about just me talking, it's about discussing cricket and sharing our thoughts. The passion for the game is very much there, whatever time I get on the field I try to make the most of it.

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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. There has been a bit of help for the seamers. I was striking the ball well today, and I thought therefore I should be more aggressive. It's about give and take - giving advice. It shouldn't be one way traffic about just me talking, it's about discussing cricket and sharing our thoughts. The passion for the game is very much there, whatever time I get on the field I try to make the most of it.

Tendulkar was adjudged man-of-the-match for his effort - his first this season. At the post-match ceremony, he said that he continued to be in love with the game! (NDTV)

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