28 years of Sachinism: Rewind back to some famous quotes on the cricketing God from India

THIS DAY, THAT YEAR. It was November 15, 1989, when India's greatest ever cricketer debuted. Yes, we are talking about the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. As a 16-year-old kid, the Mumbai kid walked out to bat in Karachi and now, 28 years later, the cricketing world is waiting to see someone like Tendulkar. 

The journey that began in Karachi (1989) finally ended in front of his home crowd in Mumbai (2013) after almost 25 long years. Rarely do cricketers end up playing for 15 years, let alone being successful for almost quarter of a century. 

For a cricket crazy nation, Sachin was the ideal vehicle that fanatics thrived on throughout his career. In fact, it wouldn't be an
overstatement to state that, it was he who put India on the sporting map. Never before, or probably never again will any other
sportsman or woman achieve the status of a demi-god in our country. 

Hailing from a humble background, Sachin had all the ingredients to make him lovable and affable. Remember, given his status, it wasn't easy to play the game without being dragged into untoward incidents or controversies (both on & off the fied), but Sachin's image remained untarnished till the very end. 

Throughout his career, Sachin gave team India and his fans hope. In fact, many parents in the country also dreamt of their children following his footsteps. From young boys, girls, mothers to brands, he was simply the darling! 

28 years later, nothing much has changed. Sachin continues to be the heartthrob of the nation. While we are not attempting to present stats & numbers about his glorious, unparalleled career, which has already been documented on several occasions, we thought it would be a lovely tribute to share some of the greatest quotes on the maestro by cricketing legends. 

Sachin fan or not. This cannot be missed. Sit back, relax and enjoy some great lines on the Master Blaster.