Former India opener Krishnamachari Srikkanth said he was surprised by Tendulkar's decision.
“I am surprised by his move but he is leaving ODI cricket on a high. I am sure he would want to leave on a high in Test cricket too. He will be looking forward to a good Test series against Australia,” said Srikkanth.
“It is easy for us to say that he could have retired after the 2011 World Cup. He has got his 100th century in the Asia Cup. His records cannot be surpassed,” he added.
Dilip Vengsarkar said if Tendulkar was carrying on with Tests, he should have continued playing in the 50-over format.
“If he is continuing with international cricket then he should have continued with ODIs also. India play around 25 ODIs in a season. It is very important to keep playing at the highest level,” said the right-hand batsman.
“In ODIs, he opens the innings against bowling of highest quality. It keeps him in the groove. I am surprised he opted out of ODIs.
“As long as he is playing Tests or international cricket, he should have continued playing in ODIs,” Vengsarkar said.
South Africa batsman Hashim Amla tweeted: “Conclusion of a sterling ODI career from a wonderful batsman. Congrats Sachin Tendulkar.”
The world outside cricketing circles too showered praise on the batting maestro.
“End of an era as Sachin retires from one-dayers. Hats off to 23 years of cricketing genius!” said Formula One driver Narain Karthikeyan.
