Tendulkar reveals how he knew it was time to retire

India v West Indies 2nd Test Day 3

“I realised that I had to force myself to wake up and go about my day”

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It was a sad day in world cricket when iconic India batsman Sachin Tendulkar brought his illustrious career to an end in November 2013. But, when exactly did the ‘Little Master’ know for sure that it was time to step away from the sport he loved?

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: South Africa likely to include two wicketkeepers in Australia tour after AB de Villiers’ injury

South Africa are hoping that de Villiers will be fit in time for the Australia series

With their tour of Australia getting ever closer, South Africa have announced that it is highly likely they will be selecting two wicketkeepers for their tour after AB de Villiers re-aggravated two of his old injuries during the International Cricket Council (ICC) World Twenty20.

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A BATTING WITH BIMAL BREAKING REPORT: Kevin Pietersen hoping to be included in England squad for New Zealand tour

Pietersen will have to continue playing the waiting game to see if he is selected for the New Zealand tour

After learning that he would be dropped for the upcoming tour of India, England batsman Kevin Pietersen announced that he hopes that he can represent his country when they square off against New Zealand next year.

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