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Recently it was Amitabh Bachchan, who has always supported Sachin during his heydays as well as bad days, said that the news of the latter’s retirement came as a shock for him. "I heard the news and I was shocked," Big B said on the occasion of his 71st birthday.
"Sachin is the heart of cricket. He is a phenomenal athlete. He has not just excelled himself in cricket, but he is also a symbol of great excellence. It's unimaginable to see him retire. Cricket will not be the same without Sachin," said Amitabh.
Before Amitabh, Shah Rukh Khan had always made his feeling known on twitter as he spoke about Sachin’s retirement. Shah Rukh said, "O no! Suddenly realised the meaning of addiction. Mine was the Master. I am going thru cold turkey. To see cricket without Sachin? Unbearable."
Well, as they say all good things come to end, same is with the Indian batting maestro. Nevertheless, he will always be remembered!
“This is my last season. I’ve got to be realistic here. The journey has been fantastic and this is the icing on the cake!"
Never too late. It's a special moment. I can't wait to get hold of the trophy. Finally, we've been able to achieve our target. A big thank you to all the supporters. I think this is the right time to stop playing this tournament. I'm 40 and have to accept the reality. I have decided that this is my last season and it has ended perfectly. All the hard work has played off.
Things don't come easily and the guys were prepared to do well. The tournament is exciting but it's tiring as well. The body clock changes and there is no time to rest. With all that, a lot of adjustments are required and it has been a fantastic outing for us this year,” he said.
Wish you best for your upcoming endeavors!