Sachin Tendulkar a 'Bharat Ratna' for Indians: BJP
Party spokesperson Prakash Javedkar has said whether given the title or not, Sachin is a true 'Bharat Ratna.'
- Press Trust of India
- Updated: December 23, 2012 06:34 pm IST
Hailing Sachin Tendulkar's contribution to cricket, BJP today said the nation will remain grateful to him and the living legend will remain a "Bharat Ratna" in the hearts of the people.
As Tendulkar announced his retirement from one-day format of the game, party spokesperson Prakash Javedkar said, "He is 'Bharat Ratna' in the hearts of the people whether government gives him the title or not." As he is still playing test cricket, the nation hopes he will create more records, the spokesman said.
Sachin on Sunday, retired from one-day internationals after a glorious career spanning 23 years during which he re-wrote record books with his phenomenal feats. 39-year-old Tendulkar conveyed his decision to the BCCI, which issued a statement on his behalf.