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Sachin Tendulkar's retirement

Tendulkar and you

You know Sachin Tendulkar is coming out to bat when the decibel levels increase tenfold. In a Test against England in Bangalore in 2001, fans scream to get his attention
You know Sachin Tendulkar is coming out to bat when the decibel levels increase tenfold. In a Test against England in Bangalore in 2001, fans scream to get his attention •Getty Images
In ten Tests in the West Indies, Tendulkar scored only one century. But West Indian fans were always happy to see him and welcomed him like they did Sunil Gavaskar. Here, Tendulkar shakes hands with fans at Trelawny Stadium during a World Cup warm-up match in 2007
In ten Tests in the West Indies, Tendulkar scored only one century. But West Indian fans were always happy to see him and welcomed him like they did Sunil Gavaskar. Here, Tendulkar shakes hands with fans at Trelawny Stadium during a World Cup warm-up match in 2007•AFP
Arms raised above the head: the signature move when Tendulkar scores a century and when he gets dismissed
Arms raised above the head: the signature move when Tendulkar scores a century and when he gets dismissed•Getty Images
He's a favourite of the members at Lord's too
He's a favourite of the members at Lord's too•Getty Images
The gestures have sometimes been over the top too
The gestures have sometimes been over the top too•Getty Images
When you can't pose with Sachin, use a replica
When you can't pose with Sachin, use a replica•AFP
Will Tendulkar also hold the record for the most autographs signed by a cricketer?
Will Tendulkar also hold the record for the most autographs signed by a cricketer?•Associated Press
The wave that launches a thousand cheers
The wave that launches a thousand cheers•Hindustan Times
In 2012, spectators capture the moment on their mobile phone cameras
In 2012, spectators capture the moment on their mobile phone cameras•AFP
One way to attract customers into your shop
One way to attract customers into your shop•AFP
As a boy, Neville Cardus would pray for Trumper to score a century but for Australia to collapse. Indian fans pray for Tendulkar to score a century and for India to win, though many will happily take the century in defeat as well
As a boy, Neville Cardus would pray for Trumper to score a century but for Australia to collapse. Indian fans pray for Tendulkar to score a century and for India to win, though many will happily take the century in defeat as well•AFP
Tendulkar's success shaped the way Indian cricket fans of the 1990s consumed the game
Tendulkar's success shaped the way Indian cricket fans of the 1990s consumed the game•AFP
Media briefings can get chaotic when Tendulkar is the subject
Media briefings can get chaotic when Tendulkar is the subject•Getty Images
Australia has been the scene of some of Tendulkar's most famous innings: Sydney and Perth 1992, Melbourne 1999, Sydney 2004. He averaged 53.2 in Tests in Australia
Australia has been the scene of some of Tendulkar's most famous innings: Sydney and Perth 1992, Melbourne 1999, Sydney 2004. He averaged 53.2 in Tests in Australia•Getty Images
Perhaps when he retires, India's team buses will have an easier time getting to grounds
Perhaps when he retires, India's team buses will have an easier time getting to grounds•Associated Press
The jersey maker's dream
The jersey maker's dream•AFP
But statistics will probably prove that India's economic output dips during a Tendulkar innings
But statistics will probably prove that India's economic output dips during a Tendulkar innings•AFP
Counties must wish for Tendulkar to be in the touring XI just as they did when Bradman was playing. Here, Tendulkar and Parthiv Patel walk out to bat in a one-dayer against Sussex in Hove, August 2011
Counties must wish for Tendulkar to be in the touring XI just as they did when Bradman was playing. Here, Tendulkar and Parthiv Patel walk out to bat in a one-dayer against Sussex in Hove, August 2011•Getty Images
The expectations from him have always been high, and the subsequent disappointment when he fails acute
The expectations from him have always been high, and the subsequent disappointment when he fails acute•AFP
Indian cricketers have always been popular in Pakistan (and vice-versa). Here, Tendulkar poses with fans in Peshawar during the historic series in 2004
Indian cricketers have always been popular in Pakistan (and vice-versa). Here, Tendulkar poses with fans in Peshawar during the historic series in 2004•Associated Press
Security personnel also turn into fans when Tendulkar is around
Security personnel also turn into fans when Tendulkar is around•Associated Press
Tendulkar has been one of the most recognisable faces in the country for the last 24 years.
Tendulkar has been one of the most recognisable faces in the country for the last 24 years.•Associated Press
Tendulkar's retirement will leave a void in Indian cricket's support base
Tendulkar's retirement will leave a void in Indian cricket's support base•Hamish Blair/Getty Images