Tendulkar's Perhaps Greatest Win Was Over His Mind

Even as Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar completes twenty years in international cricket, Sachin Tendulkar’s perhaps best assets are his ability to overcome the odds.
Tendulkar’s greatest triumph perhaps was in overcoming the loss of his father during the 1999 ICC World Cup in England. Tendulkar was shocked by the unexpected demise of his father and it still brings goosebumps to think of the man’s most difficult moment but also, his steely nerves and sense of responsibility towards the Indian team.
He returned to India for the final rites and immediately flew back to score a century for team India. Simply for being one of the most tragic situations that also brought great triumph, Tendulkar’s qualities are exemplary and extraordinary and for his extraordinary effort, one feels the need to mention it over and above everything else. It was also an effort that inspired a hockey player, Sunil, to play on in similar circumstances (Read from articles below).
His modesty and humility despite the colossus that he is not just in terms of earnings but also, in terms of his contribution to the game, these are what mark Tendulkar from the rest of the pack.

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