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Who's who of sports react to Tendulkar's retirement
Sachin Tendulkar finally said goodbye to cricket with never-before-seen tears on his face. Sportspersons across the globe paid tribute to the Master Blaster as he walked into the golden sunset.
Sachin Tendulkar finally said goodbye to cricket with never-before-seen tears on his face. Sportspersons across the globe paid tribute to the Master Blaster as he walked into the golden sunset.
David Richardson, CEO of International Cricket Council (ICC)
"He was an exceptional cricketer who earned the utmost respect of his peers, team mates, opponents and fans all over the world through his talent, performances and fierce competitiveness.
"His 664 internationals, 34,357 runs and 100 centuries over 24 years not only illustrate his determination and commitment to the game but also his mental and physical toughness which are the vital ingredients to reach the highest pedestal in any sport.
"Sachin always put his team ahead of himself during his illustrious career but he picked up a number of personal accolades which highlights his brilliance.
"Sporting geniuses like Sachin are rare phenomena and we are privileged to have seen him in action. On behalf of the ICC and the entire cricketing family, I thank Sachin for his unprecedented services to our sport and we wish him well in the future."
Jitendra Singh, sports minister of India
"Sachin Tendulkar is one of the finest examples of sportsmen we have ever had with love for the sport, humility, integrity, honesty and pure unbridled talent. His sterling performance across all formats of the game, from Tests, ODIs and T20 over 24 years, is a rare feat of exemplary elegance, earnest application and commitment."
Anjali Tendulkar, wife of Sachin Tendulkar
"I have always known, from even before we got married, he is not only mine. Cricket comes first. He belongs to Mumbai, he belongs to the country and then he belongs to us.
"I can imagine cricket without Sachin but I can't imagine Sachin without cricket."
Roger Federer, tennis player
What a remarkable career @sachin_rt. Wish you the very best moving forward #ThankYouSachin
Sania Mirza, India tennis player
Michael Carrick, England footballer
Graeme Smith, South Africa captain
Matthew Hayden, former Australia cricketer
Brett Lee, former Australia cricketer
Darren Lehmann, Australia coach
Damien Fleming, former Australia cricketer
Tom Moody, former Australia cricketer
Graeme Swann, England cricketer
Luke Wright, England cricketer
Chris Gayle, West Indies cricketer
Virender Sehwag, India cricketer
Sanjay Manjrekar, former India cricketer
Aakash Chopra, former India cricketer
Harbhajan Singh, India cricketer
Irfan Pathan, India cricketer
