It's official: Sachin Tendulkar to call it a day after 200th Test

Sachin Tendulkar contacted the President, BCCI, and requested the BCCI to release the following statement to the Media, on his behalf: [caption id=“attachment_1164403” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] File picture of Tendulkar. Getty Images[/caption] “All my life, I have had a dream of playing cricket for India. I have been living this dream every day for the last 24 years. It’s hard for me to imagine a life without playing cricket because it’s all I have ever done since I was 11 years old. It’s been a huge honour to have represented my country and played all over the world. I look forward to playing my 200th Test Match on home soil, as I call it a day. “I thank the BCCI for everything over the years and for permitting me to move on when my heart feels it’s time! I thank my family for their patience and understanding. Most of all, I thank my fans and well-wishers who through their prayers and wishes have given me the strength to go out and perform at my best. More to follow…