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“The nature of the cricket fans in this region is such that if a player tries to prolong his international career they tend to forget him soon after he retires”
Legendary Pakistan batsman Javed Miandad has announced that Sachin Tendulkar will be forgotten “soon after he retires” since India have a lot of “very talented batsmen who are now the reigning heroes and idols of the people”.
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“He has nothing to prove to anyone”
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has revealed that if he were Sachin Tendulkar, he would have “gone a year earlier” since the ‘Little Master’ has failed to muster any magical innings since scoring his 100th hundred against Bangladesh in March 2012.
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“He has left a legacy in the dressing room”
Legendary India batsman Rahul Dravid believes Sachin Tendulkar “would have listened to his heart” before announcing that he would retire after his 200th Test match, which is set to come against the West Indies in his hometown of Mumbai next month.
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“Whatever little MS spoke with me, he did suggest that I have the ability to open the batting and counter the new ball”
India opening batsman Rohit Sharma has revealed that he became acquainted with the role of opening the batting after captain Mahendra Singh told him he was “capable” and had the “ability” of becoming a proficient opener.
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Tendulkar could play his 200th Test if the series goes ahead
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have announced that they are planning to host the West Indies for a Test series in November, which will give veteran batsman Sachin Tendulkar the chance to play his 200th Test match before India travel to South Africa at the end of the year.
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“I suppose being in and out of the side is never ideal”
Australia opening batsman Aaron Finch is looking to cement a permanent spot in the country’s Twenty20 squad after his record 156, which also included 14 sixes, the most ever hit by a batsman in a Twenty20 innings, against England sent his stock value soaring.
Harris last represented South Africa in January 2011
South Africa left-arm spinner Paul Harris has announced his retirement from international cricket after having an illustrious career, which spanned for an outstanding 14 years.
Tsolekile still does not fully understand why he was dropped during the New Zealand Test series
South Africa convenor of selectors Andrew Hudson has admitted that wicketkeeper Thami Tsolekile was supposed to replace batsman AB de Villiers behind the stumps for the New Zealand Test series, but he was denied the opportunity after de Villiers announced that he would like to continue donning the gloves for the Proteas.