Sachins Retirement

'Tendulkar is to cricket what Ali is to boxing'

Lara also said Tendulkar had made the right decision to retire from international cricket after playing his 200th Test match at his home ground in Mumbai later this week.

Kolkata musings: Tendulkar's career has been a gift from the Gods

On Wednesday, Tendulkar will turn out to play his 199th and penultimate Test match for India and Eden Gardens is busy getting ready for its biggest party in years.

Why Sachin Tendulkar shouldn't have announced his retirement

Yesterday, as Sachin Tendulkar entered the Eden Gardens at around 11:00 am, he was showered with rose petals. The master batsman sped through it as quickly as possible but frankly, he looked embarrassed.

How Sachin Tendulkar made British Asians fail the cricket test

He connected strongly with British Asians - mostly second or third generation immigrants - who came to cricket grounds in much greater numbers in the years that followed, to see him bat, and to chant his name.

Sachin's longevity, excellence make him different from all icons: experts

Part of the reason he enjoys this level of popularity is because he typifies the excellence that is associated with middle class India globally, say experts.

Dhoni's goodbye gift to Sachin: Keeping things normal

If Mahendra Singh Dhoni has his way -- he most probably will -- there won't be a mention of all the hype in the Indian dressing room.

Sachin 199th Test: CAB gags Eden Gardens curator

Recently, the Bengal-Baroda Ranji Trophy match was a non-starter despite three consecutive sunny days after a downpour.