INDIA. The Cricket King’s Farewell

Sachin Tendulkar is more than a star. He is literally idolized by
the Indians, particularly addicted to cricket, the national sport.
For all his fans, November 15, 2013 will remain a memorable day. This is
indeed today that Tendulkar played the last match of his
career in one of the big stadiums in Bombay, the city where he was
discovered and began his career.

the Times of India writing
that “the magician named Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar made sure on Friday
that every Indian will remember his farewell forever when he,
the country’s biggest sports icon, signed his exit with a blow that
showed why he was the greatest drummer of our time.”

the
daily also describes him as a genius. On Twitter, many
cricket fans from around the world pay tribute to him
with the hashtag #ThankYouSachin