His performance somewhere down the lane is bound to create about his ability to be the same potent force that he used to be.
It is ironical that one of Tendulkar's most illustrious contemporaries, Ricky Ponting, is also going through a similar phase, and probably that is why he called it a day.
The 38-year-old batsman has played with dignity and his aura as a cricketer can hardly be matched by anyone. He is one of the few players who are respected by fans of the opposing team.
