Words simply cannot describe the impact Sachin has had on Indian cricket. The genuine fear that he instills on the opposition bowlers, the mutual respect and admiration that he has earned from players at every level, around the world.

Anyone, who has ever watched a match with Sachin on the field can relate to this. To summarize everything that I want to say, here is a stolen quote -

“What however makes him what he is, the God of all Indian cricket fans, is not just  his technique or his ability to dominate bowling. It is that for decades he has represented one thing.

Hope.

Maybe the batsmen at the other end suck. Maybe they have sold out to bookies. It does not matter. As long as he is at the crease, anything is possible.  The vendor selling nuts knows it.  Grandmother knows it. So does the opposition captain.”

‘Nuff said. The man is a legend.