Sachin goes back to the pitch and touched it as a mark of his final respect. His eyes are moist, so is every Indian’s. ==================================================================================== MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli have lifted Sachin on their shoulders. Shikhar Dhawan and Murali Vijay are now carrying Sachin. The farewell lap is now complete. ==================================================================================== Sachin is now waving the Indian flag. He is surrounded by his team mates and family. It cannot get more emotional than this. The fans are crying. There is not a single spectator who doesn’t have tears in his eyes. He is now taking the farewell lap. ==================================================================================== Sachin to fans: “Thank you fans for coming in from various parts of the world today. I have met so many of you who have fasted for me and done all sorts of things for me. ‘Sachinnn Sachinn’ will reverberate in my ears till I stop breathing.....Goodbye”. ==================================================================================== He thanked all the seniors he has played with. He also thanked Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly, VVS Laxman who were present at the ground. He talked to the present squad and wished them good luck and hoped that they continue to serve the nation and bring laurels to the country. He even thanked all the coaches, his doctors and physios. He also remembered his late friend Mark Mascaranus. He also thanked his manager Vinod Naidu. He thanked the media, journalists and the photo journalists. ==================================================================================== Sachin thanked his in-laws for allowing him to marrying Anjali. Sachin also thanked his childhood friends. He mentioned his coach Ramakant Achrekar. He recalled how he used to how on his scooter to practice matches. On a lighter note, he added ‘but sir has never said, well played! He can say that now as I no more have matched left. He thanked the MCA President and the team for his association with the Mumbai Cricket. He thanked BCCI for believing in his ability when he was selected in the squad at the age of 16. ==================================================================================== Sachin to Anjali: The most beautiful thing happened to me when I met my wife Anjali. Those were special years. It will continue that way. Anjali being a doctor, there was a beautiful career ahead of her. But she let me continue with cricket and took the responsibility of my family. Without her I wouldn’t have been able to play cricket. Thanks for bearing with me and always staying by my side through the ups and downs, This is the best partnership I have had in my life. Sachin to kids: Time has flown by. I wanted to spend so much time with them. I have missed out on many things,. Thanks for your understanding. You are very special to me. I promise you that next 16 years or even more than that I will make up with the time lost. ==================================================================================== With a lump in his throat Sachin begins his speech by thanking his father Ramesh Tendulkar. The roaring cheer from the crowd is unbelievable. I miss him, says the maestro. He thanked his mother for taking care of such a naughty child. His mother’s prayers have given him strength to play. He also thanked his aunt and uncle with whom he stayed for a while. He thanked his brothers Nitin, Ajit and sister Savita. ==================================================================================== Awards are flowing in for Sachin. He got memento from the Maharasthra Police and the Sri Lankan government. Mahendra Singh Dhoni says, “Sachin is role model for youngsters. We have witnessed history.” ==================================================================================== Sachin Tendulkar, wife Anjali Tendulkar and kids Sara and Arjun are at the presentation ceremony. Pragyan Ojha dedicated his man-of-the match to Sachin paaji. West Indies skipper Darren Sammy on behalf of his team and country wished Sachin. He went ahead to say thank Sachin for allowing to be them on the same ground as he was! Respect. ==================================================================================== An emotional moment for Sachin Tendulkar and the country. He was escorted back to the pavilion by a guard of honour given by members of both the teams. Sachin has tears in his eyes. The boards read ‘Legends never retire’. ====================================================================================
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