Meaning Of Being Sachin

“Commit all your crimes when
Sachin is batting.
They will go unnoticed because
even the Lord is watching”

On 24 April 2008, Sachin became 35 years old. Nowadays aggressive discussions are going on the role of Senior Cricketers in current team but Sachin is out of this scrutiny .Reality is that among the senior players only Sachin is still in the One Day Squad. This shows even after the arrival of young brigade his reputation is standstill. Starting his career against Pakistan in 1989, the extra ordinary and quality cricket he played till now will be memorable for upcoming generations. May be there are numerous records in cricket held by Sachin but his contribution to cricket is above than facts and figures. He has become a synonym for Indian Cricket. A young cricketer practice at net just to be Sachin, youngster might not be able to tell who are their ministers are but surely will recognize who Sachin is. Sachin is treated as a God in the country where cricket is treated as religion. Just like Movies and Politics cricket has become an integral part of Indian Lifestyle. The elegant style with which Sachin played his cricket it boosts the youngsters to achieve new heights and set new dimensions for the world. Sachin entered Indian Cricket when Mandal Commission was in limelight. He is a true example that talent never needs any sort of reservation. Also when he became the highest paid sportsmen due to his endorsements unknowingly he became a symbol for Financial Liberalization. Extraordinary fame, pride and money never shook his humbleness. He speaks very less, rather his bat speaks much more than that but when he speaks on any issue then entire world listens him. He tries to keep him away from controversies but it is ironical how a high profile personality has kept himself safe from controversies. Not only great cricketer he is also a big philanthropist but he tries to hide his name from media for any unwanted publicity.

From a long time there has a question among Bradman and Sachin who is the best? Actually this question is absurd, it is true that they have lot of similarities but according to me the biggest similarity between them is to prove themselves before public’s expectations under intense pressure. Today other than Sachin there is no one for whom the opponent spends hours to make strategy and they feel relax when he leaves the ground. It is also important that there wouldn’t be anyone who has such an importance for a billion population. Sachin established a specialty of his nation by his superior game and this process helped his countrymen to get recognition before the world. I think this is what the meaning of being Sachin.

"A God Saluting Another"