Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor wrote: “He probably will be the greatest sportsman India ever produced.”
Ex- Pak cricketer Ramiz Raja: When you have played 23 years of international cricket, a time comes when ODIs don't excite you anymore as you have achieved everything that you possibly could have. Sachin has also won the World Cup, therefore his decision is understandable.” However, here in lies the biggest challenge as he has now retired from ODIs.
This will mean that he will be at the most playing 30 days of international cricket. Earlier he used to play both ODIs and Tests which meant that he played close 70-75 days minimum every year. It will be a very big challenge to come for those 25-30 days and be in good rhythm to perform at his best.
But I am delighted to find the manner in which he is trying to work hard to get back into form in Test cricket which shows his hunger and passion to do well in Tests.
