Foreign media on Sachin Tendulkar's retirement
With the Master Blaster calling time on his career after he plays his 200th Test against West Indies in November 2013, the media all over the world was quick to take notice.
Sachin Tendulkar today announced his decision to retire from Test cricket after playing his landmark 200th match against the West Indies next month, bringing an end to the intense speculation about his future.
Here is what the foreign media has to say about his announcement:
BBC: Sachin Tendulkar to retire from all forms of cricket
Legendary India batsman Sachin Tendulkar has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. (Read more here)
The Guardian: Sachin Tendulkar to retire from cricket after 200th Test for India
The 40-year-old Tendulkar is the most prolific batsman in international cricket history with 15,837 runs in 198 tests and 18,426 runs in 463 one-day internationals. (Read more here)
Dawn: Tendulkar announces retirement from cricket
India's record-breaking batsman Sachin Tendulkar announced on Thursday that he would retire after playing his 200th cricket Test match next month. (Read more here)
ABC Online: Sachin Tendulkar announces he will retire after his 200th Test appearance for India
India batting great Sachin Tendulkar has announced he will retire after playing his 200th Test match next month. (Read more here)
Daily Mail: End of an era: Indian great Tendulkar to retire from cricket after 200th Test
The Indian batting genius, 40, will call it a day following the second match against West Indies, which runs from November 14-18. (Read more here)
Huffington Post: Sachin Tendulkar, India Icon, To Retire From Cricket After 200th Test
The 40-year-old's record of 100 international centuries is a dedication to his longevity and class, while even his leg-spin deliveries have claimed the scalps of 200 batsmen with India.(Read more here)
The Telegraph: Sachin Tendulkar announces he will retire from cricket after his 200th Test Match for India
He has broken almost every batting record in the sport, having scored the most Test and ODI runs in history and compiled the most hundreds in both forms of the game. (Read more here)
Express.co.uk: Peerless Sachin Tendulkar to RETIRE from all forms of cricket
Legendary India batsman Sachin Tendulkar has called time on his cricket career. (Read more here)
Sky Sports: Sachin Tendulkar to retire after 200th Test against West Indies next month
Tendulkar holds almost every major batting record in Test cricket, scoring a remarkable 15,837 runs at an average in excess of 53, including 51 centuries and 67 half-centuries.
Mirror: Cricketing great Sachin Tendulkar to retire after his 200th Test following 'dream' career
One of the greatest batsman ever to play the sport has confirmed it's nearly time to hang up his boots - 24 years after his international debut.
News.com.au: Indian cricket great Sachin Tendulkar announces he will retire after his upcoming 200th Test
India's record-breaking batsman Sachin Tendulkar announced on Thursday that he would retire after playing his 200th cricket Test match next month.
The Wall Street Journal: Sachin Tendulkar Announces Retirement
Tendulkar has scored a record 15,837 runs and 51 centuries in 198 Tests. Only a cold-hearted soul wouldn't wish for him to end his spectacular career with another big score, or two..
Sydney Morning Herald: Sachin Tendulkar to retire next month
India's record-breaking batsman Sachin Tendulkar announced on Thursday that he would retire after playing his 200th cricket Test match next month.
CNN: Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar announces retirement
India's most famous sportsman Sachin Tendulkar will retire from cricket after playing his 200th Test match, he announced Thursday.