SACHIN TENDULKAR: January 2010

sachin tendulkar and his intrests

!!<---hmmmmm nice to see all these--->!!

Break-up of Sachin's run tally country-wise

2995 runs in 66 matches vs Australia

2389 runs in 67 matches vs Pakistan

1655 runs in 52 matches vs S' Africa

1377 runs in 34 matches vs Zimbabwe

647 runs in 10 matches vs Kenya

152 runs in 1 match vs Namibia

57 runs in 1 match vs Bermuda

4 runs in 1 match vs Ireland

2749 runs in 74 matches vs Sri Lanka

1750 runs in 42 matches vs N' Zealand

1571 runs in 38 matches vs W' Indies

1335 runs in 36 matches vs England

354 runs in 10 matches vs Bangladesh

81 runs in 2 matches vs UAE

52 runs in 1 match vs Netherlands

Kevin Rudd---->about sachin

Australia Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, currently on a visit to India, conveyed the respect Tendulkar commands in Australia and said, "From one cricket mad nation to another, we salute the 'Little Master'." He also added that "may I say on behalf of all Australian cricket fans that if Sachin does decide it is time to retire, we would support him wholeheartedly," in a lighter vein.

Amitabh Bachchan---->about sachin

Talking to the Times of India, Amitabh Bachchan has called Sachin a "true genius" and a "consummate artist" who is "gifted in handling pressure under all circumstances." He believes that it is Sachin's ability to be patient and making "his bat to do the talking" that helps him stay away from controversies. He also added that everyone in his family is a huge Tendulkar fan.

Lata Mangeshkar------>about sachin

Melody queen Lata Mangeshkar, a self-confessed Tendulkar fan, wants the veteran right-hander to plays for another 10 years before even considering retirement and also win the 2011 World Cup for India. Mangeshkar told PTI-Bhasha that she gets upset every time there is speculation about Tendulkar's retirement.

Dileep Vengsarkar---->about sachin

The former chief selector and master batsman Dileep Vengsarkar told PTI that he admires Sachin's humility, respect for elders and the passion for the game that he retained even after so many years and after achieving so much in cricket. The former Indian captain also added that he had his first look at Tendulkar's talent during the 1988-89 series against New Zealand when he invited the schoolboy to the Indian team's net session in Mumbai.