Sachin- The Only God on this Earth

Here I am... Back To Blogging World. It has been sometime since I updated my blogs. It was rather a lack of interest than the work which kept me away from this site. There is a very solid reason for updating this blog-'God'.

Coming Sunday will see the completion of 20 years of 'GOD' on cricket field. Batting maestro, Sachin Tendulkar who burst into the scene as a kid of some 16 odd years (when most of us are unaware of nitty-gritty of the world) is about to set a benchmark on 15th November. With more than 17000 runs in ODI and close to 13000 runs in tests, he is way-way ahead of other contemporary players. But what sets him apart from other players is not the number of runs he scored but the hunger which he still has, even after so many years. Humility and respect for elders which were his hallmark are still intact in him. Despite the accolades the world has showered on him, despite the doubts that were expressed by several when his elbow tormented him, he fought off all his demons and detractors with the same affable, self effacing attitude and focused on just what his country asked of him. He never let his fame go to his head and this is where his greatness lies.

Learning is a never ending process and Tendulkar is the best example for that. He is the most analyzed cricketer in the world history but his urge to learn kept him scoring freely for 20 years. He took each game as a fresh challenge and approached the game with the same intensity. The only time he didn't want to play for India was when he lost his father in the midst of 2003 world Cup. But he was forced back by his family to play for only cricket could have helped him get over his grief. And when he scored that century against Kenya the next day, it was a testimony to tha fact that he was very much committed to the game. One could also point out that when Tendulkar felt that captaincy was not his best contribution to India, he relinquished it in favor of Ganguly thereby advancing the cause of India. What else can we ask for???

However,critics never missed a chance finding fault in him. He is always criticzed for not having won so many matches for India as other players did. But what they forget is Sachin has never been a part of the team where others equally perform. Plus the expectations of bollions of people around the country. There were times when India used to be completely outplayed whenever Sachin underperformed. He is just a part of the team. One cannot forget that Chennai Test where he kept on playing despite suffering from severe back pain. No one took the responsibility once he departed. And the recent ODI against Australia where he took the sole responsibility of taking India so close. There were times when he did not perform when India utmost needed him but as i said he is just a part of the team.

He is the most admired cricketer around the world and commands a huge respect both from within and outside his team. His sheer presence instills a sense of confidence in the team. The one statement that will sum up the whole point is: I have never seen God,but I have seen Sachin Tendulkar.