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Tuesday, 4 February 2014
Tendulkar Will continue to bat for India
Iconic cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday said that he will “continue to
bat for India” in all spheres of life in his endeavour to bring smile on the faces
of the common people.
“I will continue to bat for India even though my cricket has stopped, but I will
continue to bat for India and try my best to give people of India a reason to
smile,” Mr. Tendulkar told reporters after being conferred Bharat Ratna by the
President here.
“It’s the biggest honour for me and I am extremely delighted on receiving
Bharat Ratna,” he said.
“I am extremely proud to be born in this beautiful nation and I would like to
express my gratitude to all the love, affection and support I have received for
number of years.”
Mr. Tendulkar (40) and eminent scientist Prof. C.N.R. Rao were presented the
honours at a brief function at Rashtrapati Bhavan’s Durbar Hall attended by
Vice President Hamid Ansari, Union ministers, Tendulkar’s wife Anjali,
daughter Sara and a host of dignitaries.
Master batsman Tendulkar, who retired from international cricket on
November 16 last year, is the first sportsman to be bestowed with the honour.
“I would like to reiterate what I said a couple of months ago that this
recognition, award I would like to dedicate this to my mother and along with
her all the mothers in India who sacrifice their wishes, aspirations for their
children so that their dreams come true,” Mr. Tendulkar said.
He also congratulated Prof. Rao for motivating youngsters to become
scientists.
“I would like to congratulate Prof. C.N.R. Rao for the Bharat Ratna. He has
been instrumental in motivating and inspiring youth of India to become
scientists. I wish him all the happiness and good health.”
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