Finishing with a boundary & winning the Chennai test match with a punch in air was quite stylish but he was also making statement. This was Sachin Tendulkar at his best.
I saw the highlights in TV & was delighted to see him playing strokes in great comfort. It was a new Sachin, I have seen him carrying loads of expectations, struggling and many time carrying till finish.
But this time, it was a clean knock, it was different for reasons we all need to know. He was fighting like a tiger & was not playing against any team. He was playing for aamchi Mumbai & India.
Each shots were reply to the grenades thrown at Taj & ball went speeding more than bullet sprayed at innocents in CST.
This is Mumbai ka chora there to snatch the victory from the Englishmen & to gift it to Mumbai victims. This is a Sachin's balm.
What a brave side from guests to come here leaving there dear ones in safe couches of their home. We salute their true spirit.
At last, the peace won. Passion of cricket was soothing on wounds of bullets.
This will be heard many time in future & remembered. I say to my dear Friend Vivek many times that We are fortunate to see him (Sachin) playing. And trust me it is not for records or wins or runs, its for his fearless battles in pitch and courage.
Thanks,
Manish