MILESTONE MAn - SACHIN TENDULKAR

I dedicate it to all Indians:  Tendulkar

         

                Gwalior:  Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar dedicated his history-making unbeaten knock of 200 to the people of India. In the post-match ceremony, Tendulkar said that throughout his 20-year career, he got amazing support from his fans and the people of India. "I dedicae this ton to the people of India. I thank those who supported me and this is indeed a special moment, " he said.

            Tendulkar also expressed satisfaction that his body lasted 50 overs in the match that was a do-or-die game for the visiting South African team here at the Roop sing stadium on Wednesday.

           "In my heart, I always feel what I am doing should be good for the team. I am always motivated to do right things for the team. Today, I was striking the ball well and I felt happy about it," he said.

           On being asked when he actually felt that he could topple all the records and even become the first man to reach such a huge milestone, Tendulkar said; "I was jbatting on 175 in the 42nd over and that time it crossed my mind that there was a chance. When I really reached close to it, I started rotating the strike because MS (Dhoni) was striking the ball really well. It feels good that I lasted 50 overs in the middle."

      When asked whether this will be one record which will never be broken, he said; "Every record is breakable and I think one day, this will also be broken, "

       How does he maintain this fitness day in and day out?I am human being and at times, I, too, need a break. But when I go to the ground, I give my 100 per cent, " Tendulkar added.

      Like always, Tendulkar also showered praise on rest of his teammates, who partnered with him in the match. "Yusuf (Pathan), Dinesh (Karhik) and MS played crucial knocks and that helped us reach such a huge score.

          Earlier, a target of 340 to 350 was there in my mine, but the way Yusuf and MS started hitting the ball, it changed the momentum completely, " Tendulkar said.