24 February, 2010, a day cricket fans and especially Indian cricket fans will never forget. Few would have imagined what lay in store for them when Sehwag and Sachin walked out to bat at 1430 hours. As the day progressed, Sachin scored runs after runs with complete ease, milking the South African bowlers. The elusive milestone (and the only one left in his cap) in ODI history awaited him as an entire nation came to a standstill. 200 not out. None other deserved it more.
The South African team, the Umpires and the three Indian batsmen were so privileged to see history being created at such close quarters that I envy them. It’s amazing how even after completing 20 long years in International cricket, the hunger for runs just never dies. In times where players come and go after their 15 minutes of fame, here’s a man whose stood the test of time and carried the dreams and hopes of a nation for over 2 decades.
It’s been a complete privilege to be in a generation that witnessed the magic and madness of this great player. I wonder what Indian cricket would be without Sachin and I pity those in the coming generation who didn’t have a chance to watch Sachin play. Hats off to you Sachin. The entire nation (or should I say the entire cricketing world) bows down to you.
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