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International Cricketers Tweet Tribute to Sachin Tendulkar

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 “I don’t know about cricket but I watch to see Sachin play, as I want to know why my country’s production goes down 5% when he bats” – Tweet by Barack Obama.

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Sachin Tendulkar (Source: thehindubusinessline.com)
Sachin Tendulkar (Source: thehindubusinessline.com)

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Here are some of the tweets from cricketers all around the world who paid their tribute to Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar :

AB de Villiers (cricresults.com)
AB de Villiers (cricresults.com)

AB de Villiers (Abraham Benjamin de Villiers) is a South African cricketer, who captains the South African One Day International team:

“Now that things have settled down a bit, I’d just like to take this opportunity to congratulate @sachin_rt on an amazing career!”

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Alan Wilkins (123people.com)
Alan Wilkins (123people.com)

Alan Wilkins or ‘Wilko’ as he is known in the industry is an experienced sports broadcaster having taken up broadcasting after a career as a professional cricketer playing for Glamorgan and Gloucestershire. He is also a first-class rugby player:

“This is a Test Match like no other! Let Sachin enjoy it as much as he can…this is a celebration of the greatest Cricket Career of all time.”

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Alviro Petersen (trialx.com)
Alviro Petersen (trialx.com)

Alviro Petersen (Alviro Nathan Petersen) is a South African cricketer who plays his domestic cricket in England for Somerset and in South Africa for the Highveld Lions:

“A legend of the game says goodbye… #SachinTendulkar . An honour to have played against him.”

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Brett Lee (fanpop.com)
Brett Lee (fanpop.com)

Brett Lee is a former Australian cricketer and a Channel Nine cricket commentator. During his international career, Lee was recognised as one of the fastest bowlers in the world of cricket:

“All the best to the little Master Sachin. A true legend of the game @sachin_rt Best Ever!”

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Chris Gayle (fanphobia.net)
Chris Gayle (fanphobia.net)

Chris Gayle (Christopher Henry “Chris” Gayle) is a Jamaican cricketer who plays international cricket for the West Indies. He captained the West Indies’ Test side from 2007 to 2010:

“Was absolutely a pleasure being a part of history Sachin Tendulkar 200 Test Match. #legends #Lara…”

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Daniel Vettori (thesun.co.uk)
Daniel Vettori (thesun.co.uk)

Daniel Vettori (Daniel Luca Vettori, ONZM) is a cricketer for the New Zealand cricket team. He is the eighth player in Test history to take 300 wickets and score 3,000 runs:

“He has been in form longer than some of our guys have been alive.”

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Dinesh Karthik (espncricinfo.com)
Dinesh Karthik (espncricinfo.com)

Dinesh Karthik (Krishna Kumar Dinesh Karthik) is a wicketkeeper-batsman who made his debut for the Indian cricket team in 2004 and has been a regular member of the team for varying periods:

“Wishing Sachin paji a grt test match,will be watching it only for the legend. #ThankYouSachin”

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Graeme Swann (Rui Vieira - PA)
Graeme Swann (Rui Vieira/ PA)

Graeme Swann (Graeme Peter Swann) is an English international cricketer:

“I’m not sure if you heard but Sachin Tendulkar retired today! What a great little player and lovely bloke #ThankYouSachin”

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Harbhajan Singh (Reuters)
Harbhajan Singh (Reuters)

Harbhajan Singh (Harbhajan Singh Plaha) born 3 July 1980 in Jalandhar, Punjab, India, commonly known as Harbhajan Singh, is an Indian cricketer and former captain of IPL team Mumbai Indians and Punjab state for the 2012–13 Ranji Trophy season:

“Let’s salute the master.cricket won’t be the same without u.for me u r cricket.thank u paji for everything.”

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Harsha Bhogle (hindu.com)
Harsha Bhogle (hindu.com)

Harsha Bhogle is an Indian cricket commentator and journalist. Bhogle has recently become a freelance TV presenter:

“Sachin, i’ll say this again, you were a great habit. i’ll live every moment of these last two games.”

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Ian Bell (ecb.co.uk)
Ian Bell (ecb.co.uk)

Ian Bell (Ian Ronald Bell, MBE) is an English cricketer who plays international cricket for the England cricket team. He also plays county cricket for Warwickshire County Cricket Club.

“The atmosphere in Mumbai right now must be immense!! #ThankYouSachin #LittleMaster”

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Irfan Pathan (skysports.com)
Irfan Pathan (skysports.com)

Irfan Pathan (Irfan Khan Pathan) is an Indian cricketer who made his debut for India in late-2003 and was a core member of the national team:

“Most emotional retirement of world cricket but Sachin Tendulkar isn’t retiring from our heart, #ThankYouSachin.”

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Joe Root (zimbio.com)
Joe Root (zimbio.com)

Joe Root (Joseph Edward Root) is an English cricketer, who plays for Yorkshire County Cricket Club and England: 

“Sachin made his debut for India before I was born. Then played in my test debut #ThankYouSachin”

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Mahela Jayawardene (AFP)
Mahela Jayawardene (AFP)

Mahela Jayawardena (Denagamage Praboth Mahela de Silva Jayawardene), is a former captain of the Sri Lankan cricket team. He is a specialist batsman:

“@sachin_rt Great opponent, fantastic memories..no better role model. Enjoy ur last game!”

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Mathew Hayden (topnews.in)
Mathew Hayden (topnews.in)

Matthew Lawrence Hayden AM is a former Australian cricketer. He was a powerful and aggressive left-handed opening batsman, known for his ability to score quickly at both Test and one day levels:

“@bhogleharsha @alanwilkins22 Sachin…..Sachin #Legend please pass on my respects during your commentary in Honour to Tendulkar #whataplayer”

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Michael Vaughan (ecb.co.uk)
Michael Vaughan (ecb.co.uk)

Michael Vaughan (Michael Paul Vaughan, OBE) is a retired cricketer who represented Yorkshire and England.  A classically elegant right-handed batsman and occasional off-spinner, Vaughan was ranked one of the best batsmen::

“What a Speech… #ThankYouSachin #God”

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Rohit Sharma (topnews.in)
Rohit Sharma (topnews.in)

Rohit Sharma (Rohit Gurunath Sharma is an Indian international cricketer. He isright-handed batsman and occasional right-arm off break bowler, who plays for Mumbai in domestic cricket. He is the captain of Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League.:

” I can never retire from Sachin. #SRTFOREVER”

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Russel Arnold (sify.com)
Russel Arnold (sify.com)

Russel Arnold (Russel Premakumaran “Rusty” Arnold) is a former Sri Lankan cricketer of Tamil descent. Arnold made his Test debut against Pakistan in 1997 and his One day international debut against South Africa later in the year:

“Good luck to Sachin today…. Hope he dishes out a treat for his mother!!! #IndvsWI”I

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Sanjay Manjrekar (jaintv.com)
Sanjay Manjrekar (jaintv.com)

Sanjay Manjrekar (Sanjay Vijay Manjrekar) is a former Indian cricketer. He played international cricket for India from 1987 until 1996 as a right-handed middle order batsman: “It was a long speech but then it was a long career. Every minute was worth it. Emotional words from Sachin to finish an emotional series.”

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Shane Warne (Paul Rovere)
Shane Warne (Paul Rovere)

Shane Warne (Shane Keith Warne) is an Australian former international cricketer widely regarded as one of the greatest bowlers in the history of the game:

“@warne888 #Sachin was the best batsmen I’ve seen. @brianlara second and outstanding too. These 2 were so much better than everybody else….”

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Stuart Broad (topnews.in)
Stuart Broad (topnews.in)

Stuart Broad (Stuart Christopher John Broad) is an English cricketer who plays Test and One Day International cricket for England and is currently the captain of their Twenty20 team:

“Remarkable achievement by a legend of the sport we love. #200 #ThankYouSachin”

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Suresh Raina (espncricinfo.com)
Suresh Raina (espncricinfo.com)

Suresh Raina is currently a player of Indian Cricket Team from Rainawari, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir now living in Rajnagar town in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. He is an attacking left-handed middle-order batsman and an occasional off-spin bowler:

“No matter how many times u say it, still feels less. The greatest ever. The Legend. Wonderful to say #SalaamSachin”

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Virender Sehwag (DC)
Virender Sehwag (DC)

Virender Sehwag is an Indian cricketer. An aggressive right-handed opening batsman and a part-time right-arm off-spin bowler, he played his first One Day International in 1999 and joined the Indian Test team in 2001:

“Been an emotional time for me since the announcement #SRT. Can’t articulate what he means to me, it’s so personal! @BCCI.”

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Sachin Tendulkar Conferred ‘Bharat Ratna’ Leaves Cricket Fans in Tears.

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Myself . By T.V. Antony Raj
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Sachin Tendulkar - Farewell (Source: sports.ndtv.com)
Sachin Tendulkar – Farewell (Source: sports.ndtv.com)

An undeniable elegance coupled with once in a while revelation of enchanting playfulness, and an exceptional inclination toward timing, have always been the brand of Sachin Tendulkar, the cricketer.

The hurriedly arranged Test series India vs West Indies was mostly for Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar to bid farewell from cricket.

Yesterday, November 16, 2013, was a memorable Saturday for Sachin.

India won the second Test match against the West Indies by an innings and 126 runs for the second straight time, and the series 2-0. But that win was reduced to a mere footnote by an emotionally charged farewell speech by Sachin Tendulkar that stirred a rapt live audience in the fully packed Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, and TV viewers around the world.

The speech revealed to the world a Sachin Tendulkar, the speaker.

At 11:47, Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar, the ‘God’ of cricket, was finally saying goodbye to cricket and his fans with glistening tears on his face, after entertaining the world with his 24 years of phenomenal cricket.

This speech uncovered the remarkable person that Sachin was, underneath the universally recognized cricketer. He moved his audience and his adoring, ardent, die-hard fans to tears, and made them fall in love with him once again.

Sachin Factoid (Source: sports.ndtv.com)
Sachin Factoid (Source: sports.ndtv.com)

Sachin Tendulkar, the “Master Blaster” made his Test debut against Pakistan on November 15, 1989. Yesterday, he ended his cricket career with a total of 34,357 runs in international cricket and 15,921 runs in Tests. Ricky Ponting, the now retired former Australia captain scored 13378, and Jacques Kallis, the highest placed active player is now on 13,140 runs. In all likelihood, these figures of Sachin will never be beaten.

He was the greatest ambassador of the sport of cricket and has touched the lives of all cricket lovers around the globe.

Sachin Tendulkar has been the single colossal to inspire Indian cricket over three generations. He was the perfect ambassador of the sport of cricket, and has touched the lives of all cricket lovers around the globe.

This Saturday is doubly memorable because an official announcement was made by a release from the Prime Minister’s Office that Sachin Tendulkar will be conferred with Bharat Ratna.

According to a report, Sachin said: “I dedicate this to my mother.”

Sachin Tendulkar is the seventh person from Maharashtra to be conferred the Bharat Ratna after Dhondo Karve, Pandurang Kane, Vinoba Bhave, BR Ambedkar, Lata Mangeshkar and Bhimsen Joshi.

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Sachin Tendulkar’s Emotional Farewell Speech: “My life, between 22 yards for 24 years …”

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Today, the curtains came down for 40-year-old Sachin Tendulkar’s remarkable cricket career. Sachin gave a heart-warming speech to thank his family, teammates, coaches, friends, and fans saying it was unbelievable that his life between “22 yards in the last 24 years” has, at last, come to an end.

Here is Sachin Tendulkar’s Farewell Speech:

All my friends, settle down. Let me talk, I’ll get more and more emotional.

My life, between 22 yards for 24 years, it is hard to believe that wonderful journey has come to an end. But, I would like to take this opportunity to thank people who played an important role in my life also, for the first time in my life I am carrying this list, to remember all the names in case I forget someone. I hope you understand. It’s getting a little bit difficult to talk, but I will manage.

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Late Ramesh Tendulkar
Late Ramesh Tendulkar

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The most important person in my life and I have missed him a lot since 1999 when he passed away, my father. Without his guidance, I don’t think I would have been standing here in front of you. He gave me freedom at the age of eleven and told me that “Chase your dreams, but make sure you don’t find shortcuts. The path might be difficult, but don’t give up,” and I have simply followed his instructions. Above all, he told me to be a nice human being, which I’ll continue to do so and I’ll try my best. Every time I have done something special whenever I showed my bat, it was for my father.

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Sachin Tendulkar's Amma (Mother).
Sachin Tendulkar’s Amma (Mother).

 

My mother, I don’t know how she dealt with such a naughty child like me. I was not easy to manage. She must be extremely patient. For a mother, the most important thing is that her child remains safe and healthy and fit. That was what she was most bothered and worried about. She took care of me for the last 24 years that I have played for India, but even before that, she started praying for me the day I started playing cricket. She just prayed and prayed and prayed and I think her prayers and blessings have given me the strength to go out and perform, so a big thank you to my mother for all the sacrifices.

In my school days, for four years, I stayed with my uncle and my aunt because my school was quite far from my home, and they treated me like their son. My aunt, after having had a hard day’s play, I would be half asleep, and she would be feeding me food so I could go again and play again tomorrow. I can’t forget these moments. I am like their son, and I am glad that it has continued to be the same way.

My eldest brother, Nitin, and his family have always encouraged me. My eldest brother doesn’t like to talk much, but the one thing he always told me is that whatever you do, I know you will always give it 100% and that I have full confidence and faith in you. His encouragement meant a lot to me.

My sister, Savita, and her family was no different. The first cricket bat of my life was presented to me by my sister. It was a Kashmir willow bat. But that is where the journey began. She is one of those many who still continues to fast when I bat. So, thank you very much.

Ajit, my brother, now what do I talk about him? I don’t know. We have lived this dream together. He was the one who sacrificed his career for my cricket. He spotted the spark in me. And it all started from the age of 11 when he took me Archrekar sir, my coach. From there on my life changed.

You will find this hard to believe that even last night he called to discuss my dismissal, knowing that there was a remote chance of batting again, but just the habit which we have developed, the rapport we have developed, since my birth. It has continued and it will continue. Maybe even when I’m not playing cricket we will still be discussing techniques. Various things we agree upon, my technique, and so many technical things which I didn’t agree with him, we have had arguments and disagreements, but in the end, when I look back at all these things if that hadn’t happened in my life, I would have been a lesser cricketer.

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Sachin Tendulkar and Anjali - Wedding
Sachin Tendulkar and Anjali – Wedding

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The most beautiful thing happened to me in 1991 when I met my wife Anjali. Those were special years and it has continued and will always continue that way. I know Anjali, being a doctor; there was a wonderful career in front of her. When we decided to have a family, Anjali took the initiative to step back and said you continue with your cricket and I will take the responsibility of the family.

Without that, I don’t think I would have been able to play cricket freely and without any stress. Thanks for bearing with all my fuss, all my frustrations, and all sorts of rubbish that I have spoken. I normally do.Thanks for bearing with me and always staying by my side through the ups and downs. You are the best partnership I have had in my life.

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Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun and daughter Sara.
Sachin Tendulkar’s son Arjun and daughter Sara.

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Then, the two precious diamonds of my life, Sara, and Arjun. They have already grown up. You know, my daughter is 16 and my son is 14. Time has flown by. I wanted to spend so much time with them on special occasions like their birthdays, their annual days, sports day, going on holidays, whatever. I have missed out on all those things. Thanks for your understanding. Both of you have been so, so special to me you cannot imagine. I promise you for 14 and 16 years I have not spent enough time with both of you, but the next 16 years or even beyond that, everything is for you.

My in-laws, Anand Mehta and Annabelle, both have been so, so supportive, loving, caring. I discuss various things in life, generally with them, and have taken their advice. You know, it’s so important to have a strong family who is always with you and guiding you. Before you start clapping, the most important thing they did was allowing me to marry Anjali, so thank you very much.

In the last 24 years that I have played for India I have made new friends, and before that, I have had friends from my childhood. They have all had a terrific contribution. As and when I have called them to come and bowl to me at the nets, they have left their work aside to come and help me. Be it joining me on holidays and having discussions on cricket, or whenever I was a little stressed and wanting to find a solution so I can perform better. All those moments my friends were with me. Even for when I was injured, I would wake up in the morning because I couldn’t sleep and thought that my career was over because of injuries, that is when my friends have woken up at 3 o’clock in the morning to drive with me and make me believe that my career was not over. Life would be incomplete without all those friends. Thanks for being there for me.

My cricket career started when I was 11. The turning point of my career was when my brother took me to Archrekar sir. I was extremely delighted to see him up in the stands. Normally he sits in front of the television and he watches all the games that I play. When I was 11, 12, those were the days when I used to hop back on his scooter and play a couple of practice matches a day. The first half the innings I would be batting at Shivaji Park, the second half, at some other match in Azad Maidan. Sir would take me all over Mumbai to make sure I got match practice.

On a lighter note, in the last 29 years, sir has never ever said well played to me because he thought I would get complacent and I would stop working hard. Maybe he can push his luck and wish me now, well done in my career because there is no more matches, sir, in my life. I will be witnessing cricket, and cricket will always stay in my heart, but you have had an immense contribution in my life, so thank you very much.

My cricket for Mumbai started right here on this ground, the Mumbai Cricket Association, which is so dear to me. I remember landing from New Zealand at four o’clock in the morning, and turning up for a game at eight o’clock here, just because I wanted to be a part of Mumbai cricket, and not that somebody forced me or the Mumbai Cricket Association pressurized me to be here. But that was for the love of Mumbai cricket, and thank you very much. The president is here so thank you very much, along with your team, for taking care of me and looking after my cricket.

The dream was obviously to play for India, and that is where my association with BCCI started. BCCI was fantastic, right from my debut believing in my ability, selecting me into the squad at the age of 16 was a big step. So, thanks to all the selectors for having faith in me and the BCCI for giving me the freedom to express myself out in the middle. Things would have been different if you had not been behind me, and I really appreciate your support, especially when I was injured, you were right with me and making sure that all the treatments were taken care of, and that I got fit and fine and playing back for India.

The journey has been special. Last 24 years, I have played with many senior cricketers, and even before that there were many senior cricketers whom I watched on television. They inspired me to play cricket and to play in the right way. Thanks to all those senior cricketers, and unfortunately I have not been able to play with them, but I have high regards for all their achievements and all their contributions.

We see it on the mega-screen, Rahul, Laxman, Sourav, and Anil, is not here, and my team-mates right here in front me. You are like my family away from home. I have had some wonderful times with you. It is going to be difficult, not to be part of the dressing room, sharing those special moments. All the coaches for their guidance, it has been special for me. I know when MS Dhoni presented me the 200th Test match catch one day one morning. I had a brief message for the team. I would like to repeat that. I just feel that all of us are so, so fortunate and proud to be part of the Indian cricket team, serving the nation.

Knowing all of you guys, I know you will continue to serve the nation in the right spirit and right values. I believe we have been the lucky ones to be chosen by the Almighty to serve this wonderful sport. Each generation gets this opportunity nearly to take care of this sport and serve it to the best of our ability. I have full faith in you that you will to continue to serve the nation in the right spirit to the best of your ability, and bring all the laurels to the country. All the very best.

I would be failing in my duties if I didn’t thank all the doctors, the physios, the trainers, who have put this difficult body together to go back on the field and be able to play. The number of injuries that I have had in my career, I don’t know how you have managed to keep me fit, but without your special efforts, it would never have happened. The doctors have met me at weird hours. I mean I have called them from Mumbai to Chennai, Mumbai to Delhi, I mean wherever. They have just taken the next flight and left their work and families to be with me, which has allowed me to play. So a big thank you to all three of you for keeping me in good shape.

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Sachin Tendulkar and Mark Mascarenhas
Sachin Tendulkar and Mark Mascarenhas

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My dear friend, late Mark Mascarenhas, my first manager, we, unfortunately, lost him in a car accident in 2001. But he was such a well-wisher of cricket, my cricket, especially Indian cricket. He was so passionate. He understood what it takes to represent a nation and gave me all the space to go out and express myself, and never pressurized me to do this ad or promotion or whatever the sponsors demanded. He took care of that and today I miss him, so thank you, Mark, for all your contribution.

 

Vinod Naidu

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My current management team, WSG, for repeating what Mark has done because when I signed the contract I exactly told them what I want from them, and what it requires to representing me. They have understood that and respected that. So, thank you very much WSG.

Someone who has worked closely with me for 14 years is my manager, Vinod Naidu. He is more like my family and all the sacrifices, spending time away from his family for my work, has been special, so big thank you to your family as well for giving up so much time for my work with Vinod.

In my school days, when I performed well, the media backed me a lot. They continue to do that until this morning. Thank you so much to all the media for supporting me and appreciating my performances. It surely had a positive effect on me. Thank you so much to all the photographers as well for those wonderfully captured moments that will stay with me for the rest of my life. So, to all the photographers a big thank.

I know my speech is getting a bit too long, but this is the last thing I want to say. I want to thank all the people here who have flown in from various parts of the world and have supported me endlessly, whether I scored a zero or a 100-plus, whatever. Your support was so dear to me and meant a lot to me. Whatever you have done for me, I know I have met so many guys who have fasted for me, prayed for me, done so much for me. Without all that that life wouldn’t have been like this for me. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart, and also say that time has flown by rather quickly, but the memories that you have left with me will always be with me forever and ever, especially “Sachin, Sachin” that will reverberate in my ears till I stop breathing.

Thank you very much. If I have missed out on saying something, I hope you understand.

Goodbye.

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Sachin Tendulkar’s 200th and Final Test Match of His Career.

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‘I hate you Sachin, you are making millions cry, don’t go,‘ stated a placard at the ground.

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Sachin Tendulkar (PTI)
Sachin Tendulkar (PTI)

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As a 16-year-old cricketer, Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar made headlines on November 15, 1989, for being the third youngest Test debutante by playing against Pakistan. On October 10, 2013, the 40-year-old cricketer known to his ardent fans as “God of Cricket” announced his retirement ending a blazing 24-year career.

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Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium (Source: dailymail.co.uk)
Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium (Source: dailymail.co.uk)

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The 200th and last Test Match for Sachin Tendulkar began yesterday, November 14, 2013, at his home ground, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

Before the start of the Second Test between India and West Indies, Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) honoured Sachin Tendulkar by presenting him with a trophy.

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Gold Toss coin
Gold Toss coin

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India’s skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni tossed a specially crafted gold coin with Sachin’s image on one side and the MCA’s logo on the other as West Indies skipper Darren Sammy called. Dhoni won the toss and opted to bowl first disappointing Sachin’s fans.

Sachin received the gold toss coin as a memento as he plays his 200th and last Test match of his 24 years career. Select dignitaries will receive 1000 replicas of the coin at the stadium.

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Sachin Tendulkar poses with a stamp book released to commemorate his last and 200th test match against West Indies at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai today. (Photo - K.R. Deepak)
Sachin Tendulkar poses with a stamp book released to commemorate his last and 200th test match against West Indies at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai today. (Photo – K.R. Deepak)

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Two Postage Stamps to honour Sachin Tendulkar
Two Postage Stamps to honour Sachin Tendulkar.

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After the toss, the Union Law Minister Kapil Sibal released the commemorative postage stamps to pay tribute to the prodigious cricketer. Union Minister Sharad Pawar, Rajeev Shukla and Milind Murli Deora also joined in releasing the postage stamp honouring Tendulkar. After Mother Teresa, the 40-year old legend is the second person to have a postage stamp released after him, when still alive.

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Sachin Tendulkar leading the Indian team on February 14, 2013. (Image - Cricinfo)
Sachin Tendulkar leading the Indian team on February 14, 2013. (Image – Cricinfo)

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Great cricket stalwarts of yesteryear such as Clive Lloyd, Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Dilip Vengsarksr, Ravi Shashtri, Wasim Akram greeted Sachin Tendulkar, walked on to the field with the rest of the Indian team to field against the West Indies.

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Sachin Tendulkar's Amma (Mother).
Sachin Tendulkar’s Amma (Mother).

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Union ministers Kabil Sibal, Sharad Pawar, Milind Murli Deora, Rahul Gandhi, actors Aamir Khan, Hrithik Roshan, and many other VIPs, were seen at the stadium yesterday and today along with the ever-roaring die-hard fans including Sachin’s mother, his daughter Sara and son Arjun.

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Sachin Tendulkar's daughter Sara along with brother Arjun.
Sachin Tendulkar’s daughter Sara along with brother Arjun. (Image: Indiatimes)

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The West Indies were bowled out for 182 in their first innings. Pragyan Ojha took a five-wicket haul.

At the third session of day’s play, Darren Sammy opened the bowling for the visitors, and Murali Vijay took the strike.

At 13.2 overs, when the score was 77, Shikhar Dhawan was caught by Shivnarine Chanderpaul to Shane Shillingford bowling after scoring 33 runs. Cheteshwar Pujara walked into bat. Four balls later Murali Vijay fell to Shillingford for 43.

At the fall of the second Indian wicket the loud cheer from the live audience at Wankhade Stadium and Sachin’s fans around the globe glued to the TVs in their homes and offices, invariably welcomed Sachin. Coming on to bat as number 4 has been Sachin’s cherished batting position.

In 1948, while playing in his last Test innings at the Oval, Sir Don Bradman’s eyes became moist and he failed to spot Eric Hollies’ googly. He got out for a duck. Luckily, Sachin Tendulkar has escaped from that type of predicament for at the end of the first day’s play Sachin had scored 38 runs from 73 balls.

Cheteshwar Pujara scored 34 runs from 49 balls. At the end of the first day’s play India after facing 34 overs had scored 157 runs for the loss of two wickets. In the Indian dressing room Bhuvneshwar Kumar padded up as the nightwatchman removed his gear.

Here are some of the tweets from cricketers all around the world who paid their tribute to Sachin:

  • Alan Wilkins tweets: This is a Test Match like no other! Let Sachin enjoy it as much as he can…this is a celebration of the greatest Cricket Career of all time.
  • Ian Bell tweets: The atmosphere in Mumbai right now must be immense!! #ThankYouSachin #LittleMaster
  • Joe Root tweets: Sachin made his debut for India before I was born. Then played in my test debut #ThankYouSachin
  • Mahela Jayawardena tweets: @sachin_rt Great opponent, fantastic memories..no better role model. Enjoy ur last game!
  • Matthew Hayden tweets: @bhogleharsha @alanwilkins22 Sachin…..Sachin #Legend please pass on my respects during your commentary in Honour to Tendulkar #whataplayer
  • Michael Vaughan tweets: 38 no… #Sachin. #God. Alarm clock will be set…..
  • Russel Arnold tweets: Good luck to Sachin today…. Hope he dishes out a treat for his mother!!! #IndvsWI
  • Shane Warne tweets: @warne888 #Sachin was the best batsmen I’ve seen. @brianlara second and outstanding too. These 2 were so much better than everybody else….
  • Stuart Broad tweets: Remarkable achievement by a legend of the sport we love. #200 #ThankYouSachin

Tweets from Indian cricketers:

  • Dinesh Karthik tweets: Wishing Sachin paji a grt test match,will be watching it only for the legend #ThankYouSachin
  • Rohit Sharma tweets: I can never retire from Sachin. #SRTFOREVER
  • Suresh Raina tweets: No matter how many times u say it, still feels less. The greatest ever. The Legend. Wonderful to say #SalaamSachin

Today, morning, a very relaxed and calm Sachin Tendulkar walked on to the field with Cheteshwar Pujara. The play started with Pujara facing Best.

Tendulkar hit a four off Best’s last ball in the 39th over (38.5) to reach his 68th Test fifty. It was also, his 10th against West Indies. Pujara reached his 4th Test fifty getting one run off a ball from for Gabriel.

Last ball of the 48th over (47.5) off the relatively new bowler Narsingh Deonarine proved fatal for Sachin Tendulkar.

Narsingh Deonarine
Narsingh Deonarine

“Deonarine to Tendulkar, out Caught by Sammy!! No, no, no, Tendulkar, no, no, no. How many times have we seen a relatively new bowler get his wicket. It is that man Sammy again taking another blinder. I tell you what, it was not an easy catch at all. Flatter delivery outside off stump, Tendulkar looks to cut late and gets a thick outside edge, the ball flies quickly off, and Sammy leans back and takes a wonderful catch. The entire ground is stunned. He gets a standing ovation as some are in tears. Wife Anjali cannot believe that he’s been dismissed and so can I. He was batting so beautifully, unfortunately, the treat has come to an end. Thank you Master for all that you’ve done. “

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Sachin Tendulkar walking back to the pavillion (Image - Cricinfo)
Sachin Tendulkar walking back to the pavillion  (Image – Cricinfo)

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Tendulkar c Sammy b Deonarine 74(118) [4s-12] and Virat Kohli, right handed bat, came to the crease.

With his 68th half-century, Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar (born April 24, 1973) may well be concluding his long and spectacular cricketing career.

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Living Indian Cricket Legend Sachin Tendulkar Has Retired from One-Day Cricket

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Living Indian Cricket Legend Sachin Tendulkar
Living Indian Cricket Legend Sachin Tendulkar

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that the 39-year-old living Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has retired from one-day cricket (ODI). Last Sunday Sachin Tendulkar announced the end of his illustrious career in one-day-international cricket.

In a statement released on Sunday, he said: “I have decided to retire from the one-day format of the game; I feel blessed to have fulfilled the dream of being part of a World Cup winning Indian team (in 2011); I am eternally grateful to all my well-wishers for their unconditional support and love over the years.”

In March 2012, Tendulkar played his last one-day match against Pakistan, the team against which he made his début almost exactly 23 years ago.

Known as the “Little Master,” Tendulkar holds the record for scoring the highest number of runs in ODIs, and the first batsman in the history of the one-day cricket to score a double century.

All acknowledge Sachin Tendulkar as the greatest living batsman and second only to Don Bradman.

In June this year India glorified the living cricket legend by nominating him as a member of the Rajya Sabha (or Council of States or the upper house of the Parliament of India).

One Day Career Stats

Batting:

Matches played: 463
Innings played: 452
Runs taken: 18,426 runs
Highest score: 200 not out
Average: 44.83 runs
Centuries: 49
Half-centuries: 96

Bowling:

Total balls bowled: 8,054
Total runs given: 6,850
Total wickets taken: 154
Career best: 5 wickets for 32 runs
Average runs given : 44.48 runs per match

His ardent fans in India and abroad call him “The God of Cricket”, and the above figures justify that.

We have to thank Shri Raj Singh Dungarpur, former president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India for introducing Ramesh Tendulkar to the world of cricket. The BCCI selection committee under the chairmanship of Dungarpur chose Sachin Tendulkar for the 1989 Indian tour of Pakistan. On his international Test debut in November 1989, Sachin Tendulkar was 16 years 205 days of age, the third youngest cricketer to make his first appearance in international cricket.

Former Indian skippers Krishnamachari Srikkanth and Sourav Ganguly were full of praises for Sachin Tendulkar. Both declared that his records could never be matched.

Srikkanth said: “I am surprised by his move, but he is leaving ODI cricket on a high.”

Sourav Ganguly said: “I felt that he might have played on, but it is his decision.. There was a doubt on whether he would play ODI cricket or not. However, I am not surprised by his decision. He has done what he thought was right.”

“Actually I am surprised,” said Dilip Vengsarkar, the former India captain. “If he is continuing with international cricket [in Tests] then he should have continued with ODI also.”

The Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh tweeted: “Sachin tendulkar a great batsman. great human being. a great friend. great man to look up 2. proud indian. Real son of india. I salute u nd love u. 423 matches, 23 yrs, 18426 runs !!!! These numbers no body else wil be able to come close to. salute salute salute to sachin.”

The England batsman Kevin Pietersen tweeted: “Statistics NEVER lie! They tell a very true story.. Well done Sachin! What an incredible ODI career.. #thebest.”

Awards and Honours

    • Arjuna award
    • Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna
    • Padma Vibhushan
    • Wisden Cricketers of the Year
    • Maharashtra Bhushan Award
    • Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World
    • Wisden India Outstanding Achievement Award
    • World Test XI
    • ICC World ODI XI
    • Castrol Indian Cricketer of the Year
    • Outstanding Achievement in Sport
    • BCCI Cricketer of the Year
    • LG People’s Choice Award
    • People’s Choice Award
    • Membership of the Order of Australia
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2012 Indian Premier League – Schedule for the week May 22 to May 27

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IPL 2012 Schedule – for the week May 22vto May 27 – Matches # 73 to #76

Match: # 73
Date & IST: May 22, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Qualifier 1* – TBC v TBC (1st v 2nd)
Venue: Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium, Pune

Match: # 74
Date & IST: May 23, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Eliminator* – TBC v TBC (3rd v 4th)
Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore

Match: # 75
Date & IST: May 25, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Qualifier 2 – TBC v TBC (Winner Eliminator v Loser Qualifier 1)
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Match: # 76
Date & IST: May 27, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Final – TBC v TBC
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai


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2012 Indian Premier League – Schedule for the week May 14 to May 20

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Here is the IPL 2012 Schedule for the week May 14 to May 20 – Matches, Dates, Teams, and Venues for this mega cricketing event.

Match: # 62
Date & IST: May 14, 2012 – 4:00:00 PM
Teams: Royal Challengers Bangalore v Mumbai Indians
Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore

Match: # 63
Date & IST: May 14, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Kolkata Knight Riders v Chennai Super Kings
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Match: # 64
Date & IST: May 15, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Delhi Daredevils v Kings XI Punjab
Venue: Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi

Match: # 65
Date & IST: May 16, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Match: # 66
Date & IST: May 17, 2012 – 4:00:00 PM
Teams: Kings XI Punjab v Chennai Super Kings
Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Stadium, Dharamsala

Match: # 67
Date & IST: May 17, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Delhi Daredevils v Royal Challengers Bangalore
Venue: Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi

Match: # 68
Date & IST: May 18, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Deccan Chargers v Rajasthan Royals
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad

Match: # 69
Date & IST: May 19, 2012 – 4:00:00 PM
Teams: Kings XI Punjab v Delhi Daredevils
Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Stadium, Dharamsala

Match: # 70
Date & IST: May 19, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Pune Warriors v Kolkata Knight Riders
Venue: Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium, Pune

Match: # 71
Date & IST: May 20, 2012 – 4:00:00 PM
Teams: Deccan Chargers v Royal Challengers Bangalore
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad

Match: # 72
Date & IST: May 20, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Rajasthan Royals v Mumbai Indians
Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

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2012 Indian Premier League – Schedule for the week May 7 to May 13

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Here is the IPL 2012 Schedule for the week May 7 to May 13 – Matches, Dates, Teams, and Venues for this mega cricketing event.

Match: # 51
Date & IST: May 07, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Delhi Daredevils v Kolkata Knight Riders
Venue: Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi

Match: # 52
Date & IST: May 08, 2012 – 4:00:00 PM
Teams: Pune Warriors v Rajasthan Royals
Venue: Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium, Pune

Match: # 53
Date & IST: May 08, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Deccan Chargers v Kings XI Punjab
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

Match: # 54
Date & IST: May 09, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Mumbai Indians v Royal Challengers Bangalore
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Match: # 55
Date & IST: May 10, 2012 – 4:00:00 PM
Teams: Deccan Chargers v Delhi Daredevils
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad

Match: # 56
Date & IST: May 10, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Rajasthan Royals v Chennai Super Kings
Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

Match: # 57
Date & IST: May 11, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Pune Warriors v Royal Challengers Bangalore
Venue: Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium, Pune

Match: # 58
Date & IST: May 12, 2012 – 4:00:00 PM
Teams: Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Match: # 59
Date & IST: May 12, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Chennai Super Kings v Delhi Daredevils
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Match: # 60
Date & IST: May 13, 2012 – 4:00:00 PM
Teams: Rajasthan Royals v Pune Warriors
Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

Match: # 61
Date & IST: May 13, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Kings XI Punjab v Deccan Chargers
Venue: Punjab Cricket Stadium,Chandigarh

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A Boost Anthem for Sachin by ‘Kolaveri’ Dhanush

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Boost is India’s leading malt-based health food drink having a chocolate flavour. Sachin Tendulkar became the brand ambassador for Boost with his debut in 1989 at the age of seventeen.

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The 28-year-old actor Dhanush and music director Anirudh Ravichander riding high on the success of their Tanglish song “Why this kolaveri di?” was approached by Boost to create an anthem to pay tribute to Sachin’s 23 years of stamina.

“It’s a great honour to sing for a legend like Sachin Tendulkar. I am happy that I have been chosen to do this. He is the pride of our nation. When I was offered to do the song I didn’t think twice and just knew that I had to do it. I have really worked hard on the song and I hope people enjoy it,” Dhanush said.

When asked whether he had met Sachin, the actor said, “No I haven’t met Sachin … I don’t think he knows me or that I am singing a song for him but I hope he likes the song.”

Here is the video uploaded by BoostEnergyIndia on Feb 7, 2012.

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And here is the lyrics of the song in Tanglish.

you can’t be me without my secret (what secret..)
hey lets sing a song of sachin
(boost is the secret of my energy)

haa na na na…
sachin was a secret of
my energy..
please stop what are doing now
let go desi.. yeah.. come on

yo boys
i am sing song (yes)
cricket song (oho..)
sachin song

sachin.. sachin..
sachin.. sachin..
sachin.. sachin..
sachin…

jhump chukun chukun jhik
jhump chukun chukun jhik
jhump chukun chukun jhik
jhumpi chaka.. hahahaa…

super maama ready
1..2..3..4

one plus one two-u two-u
if not sachin who-u? who-u?
28 states glue-u glue-u
nothing else to prove-u prove-u

hey you are our pride-u ..
hey roller coaster ride-u ..
every player guide-u
we are your side-u

we unite in your name SACHIN

hey come-u maama
hey hit-u maama..
hey six-u maama
hey super maama..

hey come-u maama..sachin
hey hit-u maama..sachin
hey six-u maama..sachin
hey super maama..sachin

one day..test.. T20
entertainment guarantee
89 your entry
bringing honor to our country

hey every bowler-u fear-u fear-u
criket balls-u tear-u tear-u
bharath rathna near-u near-u
come on india cheer-u cheer-u

darling of the mass-u
demi god face-u
oh little master
master blaster
you are our boost-u

hey come-u maama
hey hit-u maama..
hey six-u maama
hey super maama..

hey come-u maama..sachin
hey hit-u maama..sachin
hey six-u maama..sachin
hey super maama..sachin

one plus one two-u two-u
if not sachin who-u? who-u?
28 states glue-u glue-u
nothing else to prove-u prove-u

hey you are our pride-u ..
hey roller coaster ride-u ..
every player guide-u
we are your side-u

SACHIN..SACHIN
SACHIN..SACHIN

hey come-u maama
hey hit-u maama..
hey six-u maama
hey super maama..

hey come-u maama..sachin
hey hit-u maama..sachin
hey six-u maama..sachin
hey super maama..sachin

SACHIN..SACHIN

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2012 Indian Premier League – Schedule

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a professional league for Twenty20 cricket competition in India. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), with headquarters in Mumbai, initiated this event in 2008.

The 2012 Indian Premier League season, abbreviated as IPL 5 or the IPL 2012, will be the fifth season of the Indian Premier League. The tournament will begin on 4 April and end on 27 May 2012. The opening and closing ceremonies will be held in M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, the home venue of the reigning champions Chennai Super Kings.

Last season 10 teams participated in this popular event; but this season the number of teams participating has been reduced from ten to nine with the termination of Kochi Tuskers Kerala. Each team has lassoed in prestigious cricket players from around the world.

Seasons

First season – 2008

The inaugural season of the tournament started on 18 April 2008. The season lasted for 46 days. Out of the 59 matches scheduled, 58 took place and 1 was a wash out due to rain. The final was played in DY Patil Stadium, Nerul, Navi Mumbai. Every team played each other both at home and away in a round robin system. The top four ranking sides progressed to the knockout stage of semi-finals followed by a final.

Rajasthan Royals, captained and coached by Shane Warne, defeated Chennai Super Kings in a last ball thriller and emerged as the inaugural IPL champions.

Second SEASON – 2009

The 2009 season and the General Elections in India coincided. The venue for the IPL matches was shifted to South Africa since there was a fear for the safety the players. The format of the tournament remained same as the inaugural one.

Hyderabad Deccan Chargers, who finished last in the first season, were big underdogs, but came out as eventual winners defeating the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the final by setting a target of 144 runs with the help of Gibbs(53) and defended it.

third SEASON – 2010

In the third season which opened in January 2010 with the auction for players. 66 players were on offer but only 11 players were sold.

In this season, due to the ongoing political crisis in the Telangana region in Andhra Pradesh, India, Hyderabad Deccan Chargers did not play at their preferred home location of Hyderabad, India.

This season, the new bases for the champions of the second season were Nagpur, Navi Mumbai and Cuttack.

The first semi-final was won by Mumbai Indians who defeated Bangalore Royal Challengers by 35 runs. Chennai Super Kings defeated Hyderabad Deccan Chargers in the second semi-final.

The final was played between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians. Chennai Super Kings won by a margin of 22 runs.

fourth SEASON- 2011

On 21 March 2010, it was announced in Chennai that two new teams from Pune and Kochi will be added to the IPL for the fourth season. However, the bid around the Kochi franchisee turned controversial resulting in the resignation of minister, Shashi Tharoor from the Central Government and investigations by various departments of the Government of India into the financial dealings of IPL and the other existing franchisees.

Later, Lalit Modi was also removed from IPL chairmanship by BCCI. On December 5, 2010, it was confirmed that Kochi Tuskers will take part in the fourth season of IPL.

The addition of the two teams Pune Warriors and Kochi Tuskers increased the number of franchises from 8 to 10.

Chennai Super Kings won their second consecutive IPL title after defeating Royal Challengers Bangalore by 58 runs in the fourth season of IPL.  This was the first time a franchise has won two IPL titles, had four consecutive semi-final visits, come to the finals three times, and successfully defended their title.

The top four teams namely CSK, RCB, KKR and MI also qualified for the Champions League. Mumbai Indians are the current Champions League Twenty20 champions.

In 2010, in association with Indiatimes live broadcast on YouTube of the IPL matches became possible. It was the first sporting event ever to be broadcast live on YouTube.

During the fourth season, the IPL brand value was estimated to be around $3.67 billion According to the Annual Review of Global Sports Salaries by sportingintelligence.com, IPL is the second highest-paid league, based on first-team salaries on a pro rata basis, second only to the NBA. It is estimated that the average salary of an IPL player over a year would be $3.84 million.

FIfth SEASON – 2012

The fifth season with 9 teams is set to start on 4 April 2012 in Chennai, for which the players auction was held on February 4, 2012 in Bangalore. The season saw IPL authority increasing the number of players in each squad to 33 from the previous limit of 30 and also increased the salary cap by $2 million.

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Here is the Complete IPL 2012 Schedule – Matches, Dates, Teams, and Venues for this mega cricketing event.

Match: # 1
Date & IST: April 04, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians
Venue: M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Match: # 2
Date & IST: April 05, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Kolkata Knight Riders v Delhi Daredevils
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Match: # 3
Date & IST: April 06, 2012 – 4:00:00 PM
Teams: Mumbai Indians v Pune Warriors
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Match: # 4
Date & IST: April 06, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Rajasthan Royals v Kings XI Punjab
Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

Match: # 5
Date & IST: April 07, 2012 – 4:00:00 PM
Teams: Royal Challengers Bangalore v Delhi Daredevils
Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore

Match: # 6
Date & IST: April 07, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Deccan Chargers v Chennai Super Kings
Venue: Y.S.R Cricket stadium, Visakhapatnam

Match: # 7
Date & IST: April 08, 2012 – 4:00:00 PM
Teams: Rajasthan Royals v Kolkata Knight Riders
Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium Jaipur

Match: # 8
Date & IST: April 08, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Pune Warriors v Kings XI Punjab
Venue: Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium, Pune

Match: # 9
Date & IST: April 09, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Deccan Chargers v Mumbai Indians
Venue: Y.S.R Cricket stadium, Visakhapatnam

Match: # 10
Date & IST: April 10, 2012 – 4:00:00 PM
Teams: Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kolkata Knight Riders
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore

Match: # 11
Date & IST: April 10, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Delhi Daredevils v Chennai Super Kings
Venue: Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi

Match: # 12
Date & IST: April 11, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Mumbai Indians v Rajasthan Royals
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Match: # 13
Date & IST: April 12, 2012 – 4:00:00 PM
Teams: Chennai Super Kings v Royal Challengers Bangalore
Venue: M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Match: # 14
Date & IST: April 12, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Kings XI Punjab v Pune Warriors
Venue: Punjab Cricket Stadium,Chandigarh

Match: # 15
Date & IST: April 13, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Kolkata Knight Riders v Rajasthan Royals
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Match: # 16
Date & IST: April 14, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Pune Warriors v Chennai Super Kings
Venue: Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium, Pune

Match: # 17
Date & IST: April 15, 2012 – 4:00:00 PM
Teams: Kolkata Knight Riders v Kings XI Punjab
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Match: # 18
Date & IST: April 15, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Royal Challengers Bangalore v Rajasthan Royals
Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore

Match: # 19
Date & IST: April 16, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Mumbai Indians v Delhi Daredevils
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Match: # 20
Date & IST: April 17, 2012 – 4:00:00 PM
Teams: Rajasthan Royals v Deccan Chargers
Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

Match: # 21
Date & IST: April 17, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Royal Challengers Bangalore v Pune Warriors
Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore

Match: # 22
Date & IST: April 18, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Kings XI Punjab v Kolkata Knight Riders
Venue: Punjab Cricket Stadium,Chandigarh

Match: # 23
Date & IST: April 19, 2012 – 4:00:00 PM
Teams: Deccan Chargers v Delhi Daredevils
Venue: Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi

Match: # 24
Date & IST: April 19, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Chennai Super Kings v Pune Warriors
Venue: M A Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Match: # 25
Date & IST: April 20, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Kings XI Punjab v Royal Challengers Bangalore
Venue: Punjab Cricket Stadium,Chandigarh

Match: # 26
Date & IST: April 21, 2012 – 4:00:00 PM
Teams: Chennai Super Kings v Rajasthan Royals
Venue: M A Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Match: # 27
Date & IST: April 21, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Delhi Daredevils v Pune Warriors
Venue: Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi

Match: # 28
Date & IST: April 22, 2012 – 4:00:00 PM
Teams: Mumbai Indians v Kings XI Punjab
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Match: # 29
Date & IST: April 22, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Deccan Chargers v Kolkata Knight Riders
Venue: Barabati Stadium, Cuttack

Match: # 30
Date & IST: April 23, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Rajasthan Royals v Royal Challengers Bangalore
Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

Match: # 31
Date & IST: April 24, 2012 – 4:00:00 PM
Teams: Pune Warriors v Delhi Daredevils
Venue: Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium, Pune

Match: # 32
Date & IST: April 24, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Kolkata Knight Riders v Deccan Chargers
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Match: # 33
Date & IST: April 25, 2012 – 4:00:00 PM
Teams: Kings XI Punjab v Mumbai Indians
Venue: Punjab Cricket Stadium,Chandigarh

Match: # 34
Date & IST: April 25, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Royal Challengers Bangalore v Chennai Super Kings
Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore

Match: # 35
Date & IST: April 26, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Pune Warriors v Deccan Chargers
Venue: Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium, Pune

Match: # 36
Date & IST: April 27/12 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Delhi Daredevils v Mumbai Indians
Venue: Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi

Match: # 37
Date & IST: April 28, 2012 – 4:00:00 PM
Teams: Chennai Super Kings v Kings XI Punjab
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Match: # 38
Date & IST: April 28, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Kolkata Knight Riders v Royal Challengers Bangalore
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Match: # 39
Date & IST: April 29, 2012 4:00:00 PM
Teams: Delhi Daredevils v Rajasthan Royals
Venue: Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi

Match: # 40
Date & IST: April 29, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Mumbai Indians v Deccan Chargers
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Match: # 41
Date & IST: April 30, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Chennai Super Kings v Kolkata Knight Riders
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Match: # 42
Date & IST: May 01, 2012 – 4:00:00 PM
Teams: Deccan Chargers v Pune Warriors
Venue: Barabati Stadium, Cuttack

Match: # 43
Date & IST: May 01, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Rajasthan Royals v Delhi Daredevils
Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

Match: # 44
Date & IST: May 02, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kings XI Punjab
Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore

Match: # 45
Date & IST: May 03, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Pune Warriors v Mumbai Indians
Venue: Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium, Pune

Match: # 46
Date & IST: May 04 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Chennai Super Kings v Deccan Chargers
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Match: # 47
Date & IST: May 05 – 4:00:00 PM
Teams: Kolkata Knight Riders v Pune Warriors
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Match: # 48
Date & IST: May 05 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Kings XI Punjab v Rajasthan Royals
Venue: Punjab Cricket Stadium,Chandigarh

Match: # 49
Date & IST: May 06, 2012 – 4:00:00 PM
Teams: Mumbai Indians v Chennai Super Kings
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Match: # 50
Date & IST: May 06, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Royal Challengers Bangalore v Deccan Chargers
Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore

Match: # 51
Date & IST: May 07, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Delhi Daredevils v Kolkata Knight Riders
Venue: Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi

Match: # 52
Date & IST: May 08, 2012 – 4:00:00 PM
Teams: Pune Warriors v Rajasthan Royals
Venue: Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium, Pune

Match: # 53
Date & IST: May 08, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Deccan Chargers v Kings XI Punjab
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

Match: # 54
Date & IST: May 09, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Mumbai Indians v Royal Challengers Bangalore
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Match: # 55
Date & IST: May 10, 2012 – 4:00:00 PM
Teams: Deccan Chargers v Delhi Daredevils
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad

Match: # 56
Date & IST: May 10, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Rajasthan Royals v Chennai Super Kings
Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

Match: # 57
Date & IST: May 11, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Pune Warriors v Royal Challengers Bangalore
Venue: Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium, Pune

Match: # 58
Date & IST: May 12, 2012 – 4:00:00 PM
Teams: Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Match: # 59
Date & IST: May 12, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Chennai Super Kings v Delhi Daredevils
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Match: # 60
Date & IST: May 13, 2012 – 4:00:00 PM
Teams: Rajasthan Royals v Pune Warriors
Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

Match: # 61
Date & IST: May 13, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Kings XI Punjab v Deccan Chargers
Venue: Punjab Cricket Stadium,Chandigarh

Match: # 62
Date & IST: May 14, 2012 – 4:00:00 PM
Teams: Royal Challengers Bangalore v Mumbai Indians
Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore

Match: # 63
Date & IST: May 14, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Kolkata Knight Riders v Chennai Super Kings
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Match: # 64
Date & IST: May 15, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Delhi Daredevils v Kings XI Punjab
Venue: Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi

Match: # 65
Date & IST: May 16, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Match: # 66
Date & IST: May 17, 2012 – 4:00:00 PM
Teams: Kings XI Punjab v Chennai Super Kings
Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Stadium, Dharamsala

Match: # 67
Date & IST: May 17, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Delhi Daredevils v Royal Challengers Bangalore
Venue: Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi

Match: # 68
Date & IST: May 18, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Deccan Chargers v Rajasthan Royals
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad

Match: # 69
Date & IST: May 19, 2012 – 4:00:00 PM
Teams: Kings XI Punjab v Delhi Daredevils
Venue: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Stadium, Dharamsala

Match: # 70
Date & IST: May 19, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Pune Warriors v Kolkata Knight Riders
Venue: Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium, Pune

Match: # 71
Date & IST: May 20, 2012 – 4:00:00 PM
Teams: Deccan Chargers v Royal Challengers Bangalore
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad

Match: # 72
Date & IST: May 20, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Rajasthan Royals v Mumbai Indians
Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

Match: # 73
Date & IST: May 22, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Qualifier 1* – TBC v TBC (1st v 2nd)
Venue: Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium, Pune

Match: # 74
Date & IST: May 23, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Eliminator* – TBC v TBC (3rd v 4th)
Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore

Match: # 75
Date & IST: May 25, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Qualifier 2 – TBC v TBC (Winner Eliminator v Loser Qualifier 1)
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Match: # 76
Date & IST: May 27, 2012 – 8:00:00 PM
Teams: Final – TBC v TBC
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

* If Royal Challengers Bangalore finish as First Placed Team or Second Placed team then they will play in Qualifier 1 in Bengaluru on 23-May. The Eliminator will then move to 22-May in Pune.

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