Anil told reporters : Bharat Ratna to Sachin a great send off

government`s decision to confer master blaster Sachin Tendulkar with Bharat Ratna, the country`s highest civilian honour, and says it is a great send-off.

"I was very happy when I came to know that Sachin (Tendulkar) has been honoured with Bharat Ratna. I think he is the well-deserved Indian for the award," Anil told reporters at the first look launch of 3D mythological film "Mahabharat".

"He is one of the greatest Indians. As a sportsman, he is the greatest. He is the greatest cricketer of the world. I think it is a great send off and nothing could be greater for a sportsman who has dedicated his life honestly and truthfully to the game," he added.

Sachin bid adieu to international cricket after playing his 200th Test at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai last week.

The 40-year-old made an emotional speech before the packed Wankhede Stadium and paid respect to the game he loves by touching the turf of the ground where he made his Ranji Trophy debut in 1988.

Anil, who got an opportunity to meet Tendulkar personally, is floored by his down-to-earth attitude.

"I have been very, very fortunate to have met him, spend some time with him, spoken to him. He is a very down-to-earth, very, very understanding. He has become more humble with the success coming his way," he said.

Source : Zee News

Bollywood Actress Madhuri Dixit said, "It is difficult to dream up cricket without Master Blaster Sachin."

Famous cricketer master blaster Sachin Tendulkar has retired after a 24 year long career from international cricket. Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit says it is difficult to dream up the world of fabulous game cricket without master blaster cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.

She hopes the legend passes on his art to other aspirants.

On Friday at the launch of a jewellery store by P.N. Gadgil Madhuri said, "It is very difficult to imagine cricket without Sachin. I would just say all the best wishes to him. I would wish that he shares his experienece and suggestions with other players, and also teaches them to play the game of cricket.

Actress said, "He is an encouragement for all players and so many people. It is very painful for all his fans and audiences that this is his last cricket match after that he will not be seen in team." 

Sachin played his 200th and last test match, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. He got out after scoring 74 runs in the first innings. And the country won the series by 126 runs.