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Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar displays a limited edition 10 gram gold coin with an embossed image of himself after unveiling it on Akshaya Tritiya in Mumbai on May 13, 2013. A total of 100, 000 limited edition 10 gram Tendulkar Gold coins priced at INR 34,000 (USD 618) will be available for both online purchase and at retail stores of leading jewellers across the country. Akshaya Tritiya is considered to be an auspicious day in the Hindu calendar to buy valuables and people generally flock to buy gold on this day in the belief that it will increase their wealth. Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar d
An Indian boy rides a bicycle past cricket fans celebrating the 40th birthday of Sachin Tendulkar in Hyderabad, India, Wednesday, April 24, 2013. Tendulkar celebrated his 40th birthday on Wednesday with a nation of cricket fans willing the man they affectionately call An Indian boy rides a bicycle past
An Indian cricket fan feeds cake to a portrait of Sachin Tendulkar as they celebrate his 40th birthday in Hyderabad, India, Wednesday, April 24, 2013. With a nation of cricket fans willing Tendulkar towards yet another year in his prolific international career, the man they affectionately call An Indian cricket fan feeds cake to
Indian cricket fans celebrate the birthday of cricketer Sachin Tendulkar in a media organised event in Hyderabad on April 24, 2013. Sachin Tendulkar celebrated his 40th birthday. Tendulkar retired from ODI cricket last year but is expected to carry on with his Test career for some time. Indian cricket fans celebrate the b
Indian cricket player Sachin Tendulkar smiles as he cuts a cake beside his wife Anjali during celebration of his 40th birth day in Kolkata, India, Wednesday, April 24, 2013. With a nation of cricket fans willing Tendulkar toward a yet another year in his prolific international career, the man they affectionately call Indian cricket player Sachin Tendul
A wax figure of India's legendry cricket star Sachin Tendulkar is displayed at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on April 20, 2013. The new wax figure of Tendular will be placed in the sports zone of Madame Tussauds in Sydney. A wax figure of India's legendry cr
A group of Indian cricket fans kmnown as the 'Swami Army' shout slogans next to a wax figure of India's legendry cricket star Sachin Tendulkar, at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on April 20, 2013. The new wax figure of Tendular will be placed in the sports zone of Madame Tussauds in Sydney. A group of Indian cricket fans kmno
Members and family of the Indian cricket supporters group known as the 'Swami Army' pose to have their photograph taken next to a wax figure of Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar during a promotional event at the Sydney Cricket Ground April 20, 2013. The group attended the unveiling of the wax figure, which will go on permanent display at Madame Tussauds wax museum in Sydney. Members and family of the Indian cr
A wax figure of Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar stands on the Sydney Cricket Ground during a promotional event for Madame Tussauds wax museum April 20, 2013. The wax figure will go on permanent display at the museum in Sydney. A wax figure of Indian cricketer Sa
An Indian cricket supporter kneels in front of a wax figure of Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar during a promotional event at the Sydney Cricket Ground April 20, 2013. A group of Indian cricket supporters known as the 'Swami Army' attended the unveiling of the wax figure, which will go on permanent display at Madame Tussauds wax museum in Sydney. An Indian cricket supporter kneels
A Sachin Tendulkar straight drive is one of the more thrilling sites in world cricket - the head still, the left elbow high, the full face of the bat flowing through the line of the ball, and the bowler vainly stretching out a hand that never has a hope of getting anywhere near the ball. Now Tendulkar breaks down that shot for all of us who have watched him play it time and again and imitated it, whether at school cricket or friendly weekend games. [caption id=attachment_669225 align=alignleft width=380 A Sachin Tendulkar straight drive i
strongNew Delhi:/strong Sachin Tendulkar said that he was scared of breaking down in front of Yuvraj Singh when he met the left-handed batsman in London after his treatment in the United States for a rare germ cell cancer. When I went to meet him in London, I was telling my wife (Anjali) that I don't want to break down when I see him. I met him and gave him a tight hug. We enjoyed a meal and from the way he (Yuvraj) ate, I was convinced that he is back on track, Tendulkar told a select gathering during the release of Yuvraj's book The Test of My Life'. It was a poignant evening today with the likes of Tendulkar, skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and latest batting star Virat Kohli recollecting stories and their emotional experience during Yuvraj's fight with cancer. [caption id=attachment_667955 align=alignleft width=380 strongNew Delhi:/strong Sachin Tend
In this Sunday, March 10, 2013 photo, budding Indian players practice at a soccer coaching camp in Kolkata, India. When sports lovers in India talk about a Premier League igniting their passion, they re usually not referring to the English football competition. For now, football players in India are considered the poor cousins of glamorous cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar, Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Virat Kohli, who have the marketability to sell anything from real estate projects to motor bikes or cola. In this Sunday, March 10, 2013 phot
Sachin Tendulkar may be approaching his 40th birthday, but Australian opener David Warner is aware of the threat the senior India batsman could pose in the upcoming Test series. I think a guy who has got 25,000 first class runs is a legend. At the end of the day he has got the stats behind him, the experience behind him. We are here playing in his own territory and we know what to expect from the great batsman, Warner said on Tuesday. The Aussie said his team will have to be on their toes to avoid punishment form Tendulkar, who will be turning be 40 on April 24. He can come out and score a hundred in 100 balls or 100 off 200 balls. He was not himself in Australia. We sort of worked on him back home. In these conditions we got to adapt or he would get on top of us. We got to be disciplined and execute our skills or else we would be punished. [caption id=attachment_632257 align=alignleft width=380 Sachin Tendulkar may be approaching
Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag were among those whose slogged out for batting practice while off-spinner Harbhajan Singh had a lengthy bowling drill as the Indian team went for two grinding training sessions for the second successive day here today. Tailenders Ishant Sharma and Ashok Dinda also batted with remarkable seriousness at the nets at National Cricket Academy here facing out-of-system young bowlers. The duo batted for 45 minutes in turns apparently reflecting Indian team's earnestness to help the tailenders improve their batting. Harbhajan, who could play in his 100th Test in the series against his favourite opposition side, spent considerable time bowling at the top order batsmen at the Chinnaswany Stadium ground. Later, he worked on his bowling at the NCA along with Team India bowling coach Joe Dawes for nearly an hour. He had long chats with Joe, who was a fast bowler in his heydays. [caption id=attachment_628768 align=alignright width=380 Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwa
Sachin Tendulkar's unbeaten 140 against the Rest of India team must have taken a huge burden off the shoulders of the Indian selectors. They are, at least, now sure of the kind of form that the master batsman is in. It was a classic innings in the sense that he did not make any mistakes, he looked solid and rarely if ever did he look ruffled. For the selectors, the Irani Cup solved part of their problem. The batsmen -- those on display -- did their job well. Murali Vijay got runs as did Shikhar Dhawan. Suresh Raina worked his way to a determined ton as well. For Mumbai, Wasim Jaffer and Ajinkya Rahane proved their mettle once again. But while the batsmen did well, the bowlers didn't impress much. Ishwar Pandey has the pace, height and the movement but he is still too inexperienced. There is potential there for sure but he needs to be tested a little more. Sreesanth had some good moments but plenty of bad ones as well. Pragyan Ojha's bad form from the England Test series has continued into this match as well. And no one from Mumbai's bowling attack stood out either. So the big question ahead of the India selectors when they sit down to select the squad for the Australia series is whether they have the bowlers to pick up 20 wickets? [caption id=attachment_619126 align=alignleft width=380 Sachin Tendulkar's unbeaten 140 aga
Indian Bollywood actress Kajol Devgan (L) and Indian Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar interact during the Support My School telethon in Mumbai on February 3, 2013. Indian Bollywood actress Kajol Devg
Indian actor Ayushman Khurana (L) and Indian Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar pose during the Support My School telethon in Mumbai on February 3, 2013. Indian actor Ayushman Khurana (L) a
Indian Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar bats onstage during the Support My School telethon in Mumbai on February 3, 2013. Indian Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar b
Senior batsman Sachin Tendulkar is likely to return as the Mumbai Indians captain for the sixth edition of the IPL commencing on April 3. According to IPL sources, Tendulkar will take over from Harbhajan Singh as the captain of the side, which effectively would mean the end of Michael Clarke's chances to lead one of the most popular frachises. Tendulkar, who has been the leader and the face of Mumbai Indians for all the five editions relinquished the role last season as he wanted to concentrate on his batting. [caption id=attachment_611370 align=alignleft width=380 Senior batsman Sachin Tendulkar is
Nowadays Sachin Tendulkar isn't even Mumbai's best batsman. Does he still deserve a place in the Indian side? There, I've said it. I'll also say this: the process of rebuilding the Indian Test side must begin with Sachin. No, make that without Sachin. For so long Sachin has carried Indian cricket on his broad, unflagging shoulders. For how long must Indian cricket carry Sachin? In the past, Sachin lent strength, solidity, and a life-force to the Indian team. Sadly, his continued presence in the eleven has turned the Test side into an effete bunch of coasters. In the past, Sachin was the shining example of excellence Indian cricketers drew inspiration from. He is still an example, but not in a good way. Now the others are liable to look at Sachin and say, or at least think, they may not be evaluated, too critically, if they don't perform to their potential. After all, the selectors are looking the other way while the most senior player in the side is not delivering what is expected of him. Of all the top order batsmen in the side, Sachin has returned the worst numbers in the last two series. True, the others have done only marginally better. Still, as far as they're concerned, it's probably good enough to keep them in the side because they have still outperformed the not-so-great Sachin! [caption id=attachment_567964 align=alignleft width=380 Nowadays Sachin Tendulkar isn't eve
Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar (R) listens to Bollywood singing legend Asha Bhonsle during a function to launch the music of her debut film 'Mai' - Mother - in Mumbai on January 22, 2013. The film ‘Mai’, which is Bhosale’s maiden film, conveys a strong social message to take care of the elderly suffering from Almitzer’s disease which creates partial or total memory loss (a state of dementia) in the patient. Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar (
strongNew Delhi/strong: Sachin Tendulkar will be the centre of attraction as 39-time champions Mumbai take on the bravehearts from Services in the Ranji Trophy semi-final starting at the Palam Airforce ground tomorrow. Ajit Agarkar-led side start as overwhelming favourites but one can't count the institutional side out after their five-wicket victory over UP. On paper, Services are no match for Mumbai, whose line-up boasts of names like Tendulkar, domestic run-machine Wasim Jaffer, all-rounder Abhishek Nayar apart from two in-form youngsters in Hiken Shah and Kaustubh Pawar. I don't know about overwhelming but we are favourites. It might sound arrogant but we have played at this level so many times that it has become like this, skipper Agarkar told the mediapersons after the team's training session. [caption id=attachment_589374 align=alignleft width=380 strongNew Delhi/strong: Sachin Tend
Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar attends the Bloomberg TV 'Autocar India Awards 2013' ceremony in Mumbai on January 9, 2013. Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar a
strongMumbai:/strong Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar struck his 80th first-class hundred and with Wasim Jaffer took Mumbai to 272 for three on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy quarter-final against Baroda at the Wankhede Stadium here Sunday. Tendulkar, who is playing domestic cricket as preparation for the home series against Australia, shared a 234-run stand with former India opener Jaffer (137 not out) to set the foundation for a big score. The 39-year-old nudged one to long leg for a couple to bring up his 18th hundred in Ranji Trophy. Soon after, he was bowled by Murtuja Vahora (2/50) in the 86th over of the day. Tendulkar is now one short of the Indian record held by Sunil Gavaskar, who scored 81 first class hundreds. There was a sizeable crowd in attendance to watch the master bat. [caption id=attachment_579298 align=alignleft width=380 strongMumbai:/strong Master blaster
Senior batsman Sachin Tendulkar will boost the Mumbai batting line up in their Ranji Trophy quarter-final game against Baroda from 6 January but the 39-time champions will miss pace spearhead Zaheer Khan due to his calf injury. Tendulkar had recently retired from the one-day internationals and is thus available for Mumbai's remaining Ranji campaign, but Zaheer is out with a calf injury sustained during the team's last league game against Gujarat at the D Y Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. [caption id=attachment_577509 align=alignleft width=380 Senior batsman Sachin Tendulkar wil
Looks like Sachin Tendulkar, holidaying in Mussoorie after his decision to retire from One-day cricket, is enjoying his new life. Sachin has uploaded a picture of himself and his dogs on his Facebook page - apparently taken at 7 AM today when the temperature outside was three degrees. Literally chilling, that. [caption id=attachment_571342 align=alignleft width=380 Looks like Sachin Tendulkar, holida
strongMumbai:/strong Sachin Tendulkar, who recently retired from one-day cricket, will not play in Mumbai's last Ranji Trophy league game against Gujarat but has made himself available for the knock-out stage if the team reaches the quarter-finals. [caption id=attachment_569983 align=alignleft width=380 strongMumbai:/strong Sachin Tendulk
Sachin Tendulkar's retirement from one-day cricket might affect his brand value over the next few years, according to a report in the emTimes of India/em. The paper says that industry experts believe brands are likely to reevaluate their deals with him following his announcement. Tendulkar currently has deals with 17 brands and his total brand value is in the region of Rs 200 crore, the paper said. While the number of brands he endorses is not expected to change much, his fees might slide by as much as 50% in the coming years. [caption id=attachment_569398 align=alignleft width=380 Sachin Tendulkar's retirement from
Sachin Tendulkar, who announced his retirement from One-day cricket on Sunday, took to Twitter to thank his fans for 'magical moments of ODI journey'. [caption id=attachment_568332 align=alignleft width=380 Sachin Tendulkar, who announced his