Twenty years of Tendulkar
Of the many components of greatness, longevity is one that encompasses all so while Sachin Tendulkar is considered a genius for his stats, records, batting talent and several memorable innings, it is his staggering career of 20 years so far that
Nishi Narayanan
25-Feb-2013
Of the many components of greatness, longevity is one that encompasses all so while Sachin Tendulkar is considered a genius for his stats, records, batting talent and several memorable innings, it is his staggering career of 20 years so far that makes him truly great, writes Harsha Bhogle in the India Today magazine.
It means he has competed against the best in the world across different eras; against grizzly pros when he was a kid and brash, irreverent young men now; he has played on feverishly seaming pitches and on raging turners, on cold, cloudy days and blazingly hot ones; at home surrounded by family and fans and away amidst loneliness; when the body is obeying all commands and when pain and fatigue bring you to your knees. And he hasn't just survived, he's left his imprint on every situation.
Nishi Narayanan is a staff writer at ESPNcricinfo