Sachin Tendulkar Announces Retirement - Calls it a Day

Sachin Tendulkar announces retirement form One-Day Internationals after playing 463 matches with 18,426 runs. Finally, after all the media reports asking Sachin to retire, he calls it day but not from Test format.

Sachin stated that “I have decided to retire from the One Day format of the game, i feel blessed to be part of World Cup wining Indian team. Fulfilling his dream to win a World Cup 2011 and preparatory process to World Cup 2015 should begin right now! Sachin thanked all his well wishers for their support and love over the years. The Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar wished the India to have bright days in the future. Sachin said that, India should look for new talent to defend title in 2015!!

God of Cricket Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar is considered as one of the greatest batsmen of all times, in ODIs and his statistics say that Sachin is by far the most successful one-day batsman in history of cricket.

	Matches	Runs	Batting Avg	100s	50s
ODI	463	18426	44.83	49	96
Test	194	15645	54.32	51	66
T20	1	10	10	-	-
IPL	64	2047	37.90	1	12

39-year-old Tendulkar played 463 ODIs and made a record 18,426 runs with 49 hundreds and 96 half-centuries. His last ODI appearance was earlier this year in the Asia Cup against Pakistan in Dhaka, where he scored 50 in a winning knock. Incidentally, his first ODI appearance also was against Pakistan - way back in December 18, 1989 in Karachi where he failed to trouble the scorers

Little Master, Sachin played a key role in India's 2011 World Cup triumph in the sub-continent. He was also the first batsman to score 200 runs in an ODI innings, against South Africa in Gwalior in 2010. Earlier he stated that winning world cup is the proudest moment of his life. He went to say that, “I couldn't control my tears of joy” after fulfilling his dream in his home ground.

His recent doesn’t reflect his career stats as he is leading run scorer in ODI’s and second-best in the list, former Australian captain Ricky Ponting, has already retired from the game with 13,704. Next to them is, Sri Lanka's retired great Sanath Jayasuriya occupies the third spot in the overall chart with 13,430 runs.

Sachin Batting Performance:

	Matches	Innings	Runs	N.O	Best	Bat Avg	100s	50s	4’s	6’s	Catches
ODI	463	452	18426	41	200	44.83	49	96	2016	195	140
Test	194	320	15645	32	248	54.32	51	66	2024	67	114
T20	1	1	10	-	10	10.00	-	-	2	-	1

Besides his batting, Tendulkar was an effective partnership-breaking bowler and finishes his ODI career with 154 wickets, including two five-wicket hauls.

Sachin Bowling Performance:

	Matches	Balls	Runs	Wickets	Best	Avg	Eco	S/R	5’s	10’s
ODI	463	8054	6850	154	5-32	44.48	5.11	52.3	2	-
Test	194	4186	2459	45	3-10	54.64	3.53	93.02	-	-
T20	1	15	12	1	1-12	12	5.22	15	-	-

Sachin Tendulkar's Test records are as awe-inspiring. The right-hander has 15,645 runs at an average of 54.32 in 194 Tests that he has played so far. The tally includes 51 hundreds and 66 half-centuries.

Where India Cricket Future Stands?

After losing their way out from ICC T20 World Cup 2012, the questions raises in every Indian mind is where it's time to move with leadership after-all Dhoni finishes his 5 years captaincy. Is this Indian team lead by MS Dhoni capable of winning other major cup of ICC?

Dhoni captaincy came under firing line when he dropped Shewag in all important clash with Aussies, and last night, when Rohit Sharma came into the attack ahead of R Ashwin. He said that, ‘I am a great believer in the present’, that doesn't seems to be enough now, India needs to plan for the future.

Team India seems to be in trouble at every single corner of the game, as their opening pair yet to fire they last scored 100-run partnership in Tests came way back in December 2010. Delhi pair, Gambhir has issues with his footwork while Sehwag’s fitness worries are now starting to affect his game as well, they were looking badly out of form.....

Is Irfan Pathan the only all-rounder we have, he might be good with ball but his batting abilities doesn't meet all-rounder abilities in any manner, compared to Shane Watson (Aus). Neither do Piyush Chawla, R Ashwin, Harbhajan Singh are bidding for ll-rounder position with their batting abilities. Only hope for us is Yuvraj Singh, who battled out cancer for several months entered without any match practice. He did exceptional job with ball, still not in his hitting zone, big worries for India:(

Zaheer Khan is a class act but that doesn't speak his performance, he struggles in T20 are very apparent. Zak bowling style much suited to long formats but in T20s! Does India really need him Zaheer in T20 cricket?

The Rohit Sharma question looms large once again. Almost 5 years in international cricket, what is Rohit Sharma’s standing? His average for the tournament is 41.00. Rhoit's 25 off 27 balls in the match against South Africa makes one wonder what’s really happening with him. In every match he was shunted up and down the order. That could not have been easy for him.

There is only one positive hope for Indian Cricket grooming is none other than Virat Kholi. He has been outstanding though out the tournament; will Kholi be leading next Team India for next T20 World Cup?

Are you with Dhoni or Kholi with young guns for next ICC World T20???????

Push in your thoughts with us....!!!!!!!!!!..........

Maria Sharapova, Sasha Vujacic to get Married in November

Former World No. 1 Maria Sharapova and her long time beau Sasha Vujacic is all set to get married in this November. Sharapova wedding date is set and their wedding ceremony is likely to be gathered in Istanbul.

Maria Sharapova has been in relation with Vujacic from 2009, and has been dating form them. The duo love to spend time together as they were snapped many times roaming around and having some real fun with each other. Recently, Sharapova said that she and her fiancee planning to be all one, by walking down the aisle and do all the wedding premisses. They decide that Istanbul will the most romantic place to held the wedding ceremony, as Vujacic also leaves here in Istanbul. Sasha Vujacic is a former Los Angeles Lakers star and presently plays for Anadolu Efes Basketball club in Istanbul.

Earlier, Russian beauty Sharapova and Vujacic, her longtime boyfriend have planned to get married in August. But Sharapova prolonged her wedding due to 2012 London Olympics at All England Club. As per the reports couple has set 10th November as their wedding date, but they have not announced any official date right now.

24-year-old Maria Sharapova has been playing really well in 2012 French Open tournament in Paris and one of the favourite contenders to win title. Sharapova advances into 3rd round where she will be playing againg S. Peng June 2 at Roland Garros. World No. 2 is looking to gain back the top spot in the WTA Rankings, by winning French Open 2012 crown.