Sachin Tendulkar can never leave our hearts, says Irfan Pathan

October 15, 2013

Sachin_Tendulkar_copyMumbai, Oct 15: It’s been five days and people have still not gotten over the news of Sachin Tendulkar’s decision to retire. Certainly not Irfan Pathan.

The left-arm fast bowler at a press conference here on Monday spoke on what India’s greatest sporting ambassador has left behind and what fans can look forward to from the ‘master blaster’.

“I didn’t react to the news as a cricketer, who has spent the last decade or so sharing the same dressing room, but as an Indian first. His contribution has given fans joy, tears when he gets out, the memories are endless. I was saddened by the news but one had this feeling that we’ll have to prepare ourselves mentally for such a day. And that day has finally come,” said Pathan.

He added that Tendulkar has left behind more than just a legacy. “He has given us many memories. He has scored 100 centuries in all so far, so if you watch one century of his every day, you are sorted for a good three months. What more could a cricket and a Sachin fan ask for.

“Sachin can never leave our hearts, he will be leaving behind nothing but love for a nation where this sport is no less than a religion.”

On a personal level, there was a lot that Pathan learnt from Tendulkar. “He was of immense help when I was a newcomer. There was so much to learn from him. He understands bowling so very well that I improved my reverse swing immensely. Not just cricket, but I learnt a lot of things on the human side of life from him. Today’s generation couldn’t have asked for a better role model than Sachin Tendulkar.”

On his return to international cricket, Pathan said he is on the road to recovery. “I’m looking forward to playing the Ranji Trophy and hope my performances there earn me a comeback to the national team.” Irfan said that he has hired a personal physio.

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