interview of sachin tendulkar
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Explanation:
You have more runs than anyone else in international cricket. What is your ultimate goal?
There is no set goal. There is no target as such. I just keep it simple. Watch the ball and play it on merit.
I have played for 15 years and it has been a dream. I always had a dream to play for India but I never let it put pressure on me. I never let it affect me; instead I kept positive thoughts and made sure that I have something to show. I have never thought where I will go, or forced any targets on myself.
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Question: What Do You Miss The Most In This Lockdown?
Answer: Something I miss the most is meeting my friends, meeting them for meals or coffee. I haven’t met any of them since 15th March. I also miss playing sport – badminton, golf, cricket, table tennis.
Q. Who Is The First Person To Wish You Every Year? Is There A Ritual You Have For This Special Day?
A: Invariably Anjali who wishes me, followed by Arjun or Sara. The ritual for that day is that I start with meeting my mother if I’m in Mumbai and then everything else.
Q. Recently It Was The Anniversary Of The ‘Desert Storm‘ Innings And Two Days Later You Scored Another Hundred In The Final. How Did You Celebrate Your Birthday On That Day?
A. India won the final in Sharjah. Mark Mascarenhas, My manager back then, had organized a big party for me, my team and a few Australian commentators were there too. We celebrated until the early hours of the next morning. The tournament was done, we’d won. It was reason enough to have a big party.
Q. What Has Been The Most Memorable Or Embarrassing Birthday Celebration?
A. During a Mumbai Indians game at Wankhede, Matthew Hayden was interviewing me and he brought out a cake. He then asked me to cut it out of the blue between overs and the entire stadium sang for me. I’ve never done that and I felt quite shy at that moment to even look up.
Q. A Few Months Ago You Made Baingan Bharta For Your Family. Have You Tried Any New Recipes In This Lockdown?
A. During this lockdown, I haven’t tried anything new. I made Baingan Bharta again and an omelette. Sara and Arjun are also trying their hand at it. There was a phase where I would normally cook a lot but haven’t really done that.
Q. The IPL Season Today Would Have Been In Full Flow. So Many Days Away From Cricket Practice For A Lot Of Players, Does It Affect Their Game?
A. I don’t think it would affect their game much because the players were playing and if you look at it that way, it’s been a month & a half that they haven’t played. Sometimes, it’s good to move away from the game to recharge your batteries. I am sure the players would have recharged their batteries. I keep seeing their fitness regimes on social media platforms, and something which I was very sure that most of the guys would follow. But when it comes to getting back to action, I don’t think they’ll take too long. It’s just about finding their rhythm and that won’t take long I feel.
Q. The Traits Associated With Taureans Are Strong, Stubborn, Loyal, Tough. What Traits Of A Taurean Do You Associate With?
A. All these qualities I’d say. I wouldn’t shy away from saying so. All these qualities exist a bit in me. I am a true Taurean.
Q. Is There Anything You’d Like To Say To Your Fans?
A. You wished well for me, prayed for me, encouraged me. You prayed that Sachin shouldn’t get out, Sachin should be at the crease. Here my prayer for you is you should not get out, you should stay always inside the crease and your crease is your house. So stay safe, stay healthy and be happy & follow all the directives given by the government. That would be my wish for you.