No matter the venue, wherever Sachin plays, there is an excitement in the air. The cheering crowd and the tensed opponents make us even more excited. Amidst this excitement, you can see this man walking into the pitch, cool and composed, full of determination.

Tendulkar's pull on the crowd is astonishing. When he gets out, the crowd leaves in groups, millions switch off their Television sets. What makes him such a supernatural phenomenon in world cricket? Is it his dedication to the game, is it his natural talent or is it the determination he displays?

A gifted cricketer, he is probably the best batman in the contemporary cricket. Sir Don Bradman once seeing him play said that it was like seeing himself play. What else would one need to say about Sachin?

He is a wonderful team player and yet when he misses it out at some crucial times, people start doubting his caliber. Undaunted by critics, he makes a come back, full of determination. He has reached great heights in world cricket and with age beside him, may be some of his best innings are yet to come. He would be remembered as someone who has tried hard for his country, really hard.