Social media goes into meltdown as the ‘Little Master’ strides to the crease.
It was fitting that Sachin Tendulkar batted on the first day of his final Test match despite his captain doing him and the rest of the world’s cricket fans a disservice by bowling first.
Here is a quick sample of what some of the world’s best cricket players and commentators had to say about Tendulkar’s final game.
#sachin Elegant leg glance = Tick #SachinBattingManual #IndvsWI
— Damien Fleming (@bowlologist) November 14, 2013
Remarkable achievement by a legend of the sport we love. #200 #ThankYouSachin pic.twitter.com/O4Py1cjIcE
— Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8) November 14, 2013
Sachin made his debut for India before I was born. Then played in my test debut #ThankYouSachin
— Joe Root (@joeroot05) November 14, 2013
The noise here at the stadium is so loud. Plenty of Sachiiiin, Sachin’s too… Amazing atmosphere !!!! #Sachin
— Shane Warne (@warne888) November 14, 2013
#Sachin was the best batsmen I’ve seen. @BrianLara second & outstanding too. These 2 were so much better than everybody else….
— Shane Warne (@warne888) November 14, 2013
#sachin going thru his batting coaching manual in what will be his last knock. Off drive = tick now a cracking cover drive = tick #IndvWI
— Damien Fleming (@bowlologist) November 14, 2013
Wow! Opening up face of bat hits against spin for Beautifully timed boundary to #Sachin #IndvWI
— Damien Fleming (@bowlologist) November 14, 2013
The atmosphere in Mumbai right now must be immense!! #ThankYouSachin #LittleMaster
— Ian Bell (@Ian_Bell) November 14, 2013
Unbelievable scenes in Mumbai #IndvWI #thankyousachin the master of spin #BCCI @warne888 for breakfast
— Matthew Hayden AM (@HaydosTweets) November 14, 2013
“@SennaBrock: @bowlologist Is this a significant moment in cricket like Bradmans last innings?” It’s gone a tad longer then Sir Dons #Duck
— Damien Fleming (@bowlologist) November 14, 2013
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