He is undoubtedly the most loved man of India. Battling up for the nation since 20 years, Tendulkar became iconic not only through his batting skills but also through his behaviour and morals. Tendulkar has long surpassed the image of Master Batsman, he is now youth icon of the world. His discipline and commitment on the field and his behaviour off the field has really set standards for youngsters.
Many incidents stood as testimonies to his character, and there yet one more incident that echoes the same. Tendulkar disagreed to sign on a 30 crore deal with Liquor Baron Malaya's U.B group, as his appearance in a liquor or tobacco ads could mislead the youth. If he had signed it, Tendulkar could have been the first ever world cricketer to sign off such a huge deal. So, Dhoni was offered and he signed the contract.
Tendya once promised his dad that he would never appear in tobacco and liquor ads no matter what ever they offer. Now by rejecting the contract Tendulkar stood on his word. Such is the man and his ethics.
There is one more moment to cherish!!! Tendulkar's devastating 200 in ODI against South Africa has found a place in Time magazine's top ten sports moment of the year. This marathon man's ODI double century can never be forgotten. It is a moment where every Indian felt proud and such moments are frequently achieved by the maestro.
"When he reached 199, the home crowd in Gwalior waved Indian flags, and roared, knowing they were about to witness history. The diminutive Tendulkar, dubbed ‘The Little Master,’ slapped a single past the South African fielders. The world’s 1.5 billion cricket fans had a moment they’d never forget" - Time Magazine
Now Tendulkar is on the safari's land seriously practising for the upcoming South Africa Test series. Although that series is going to test the mettle of Indian test squad, one man is definitely going to test the nerves of South Africa. And who else could it be, except our Little Master, Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar!!! Hail the champion :)
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