"Moments of Retirement Will Be Hard": Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin has decided to remain composed about the situation and not yet decided about his stay in the team. When asked if he was pushing too hard to stay in the sport, Sachin said “I have always been pushing myself, for the last 22 years and more, to play for India.” He feels proud to be a part of Indian team and representing his country at what he does best. The champion also pointed out that, it is when he doesn’t try hard that he should be questioned. All he cares for is playing for India and will not compromise on it. If he does stop playing he should have the satisfaction he gave his best shot. Moreover pressure brings the best out of him, he says.
When asked about his poor play against New Zealand, where he was bowled three times, almost hit the wicket with his bat and raised his hand in anger, Sachin mentioned how it feels to be out, it’s never a happy moment, and he reacted to it, which was natural. But it has become an issue and talked about.
The comments of Sunil Gavaskar and Azharuudin were quoted which pointed at the sign of slipping at the game. Sachin said that’s Gavaskar has also said things cheering him, then why dwell on the contrary. He only believes in keeping the focus on the game and the way to develop his skills. He also mentioned meeting Don Bradman in 1998-99 on his 90th birthday, and was told how natural it is for a batsman to change when he is in his thirties. Sachin is placed after Don Bradman as one of the greatest batsmen of all times.
