The Guardian
Sachin Tendulkar to retire from cricket after 200th Test
'The best known sporting celebrity in south Asia, and one of the most popular in the world, Tendulkar's decision had been widely expected. The diminutive 40-year-old batsman's form has been fading in recent years.
Tendulkar, who made his Test debut at the age of 16, is the most prolific batsman in international cricket history with 15,837 runs in 198 Tests and 18,426 runs in 463 one-day internationals over a 23-year career.'
