Mohammad Azharuddin gets married for the third time

Azhar and Shannon

Former India cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin has got married for a third time. Azharuddin has tied the knot with long-time friend Shannon Marie. Azhar was caption of Indian tead and he has played 99 test matches and 334 ODIs.

Azhar and Shannon Marie were spotted together in Paris in 2013, when Shannon had claimed that Azhar was just a friend. On Saturday Azhar, while visiting his deceased driver Jaan Mohammad's family in order to offer condolences, introduced Shannon as his wife. Shannon was cladded in a burqa. 

Azhar was first married to Naureen, with whom he had two sons, Asad and Ayaz, and whom he divorced after nine years of marriage. Second marriage of Azharuddin was with model-actor Sangeeta Bijlani in 1996 and they are separated in 2010. 

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Navjot Singh Sidhu diagnosed with life threatening disease

Get Well Soon.......

Former cricketer turned commentator Navjot Singh Sidhu is being treated in Delhi's Apollo hospital as there is a clot in his vein. As per report, Sidhu's condition is stable now. The evergreen personality has been put on blood thinners and has been recovering well. His condition is said to be stable as of now.

Navjot Singh Sidhu has tweeted in his immutable style: "Down but Not Out, Life threatening disease (DVT) With God 's Grace will recover. Life is Fragile, handle with Prayer.”

Sidhu is now a popular TV personality also. Let's prey for Sherry.

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Next wonder boy in cricket – Prithvi Shaw

Wonder boy Prithvi Shaw

At the time of retirement of Sunil Gavaskar from international cricket in 1987, Indian cricket lovers were depressed with the thought that Indian cricket would have no charm without Sunil Monohar Gavaskar. Sachin Tendulkar made his debut in test cricket in 1989 and since then Sachin era continued for 24 years. Sachin played his last test match on 14 November 2013 and the same vacuum in Indian team will be felt as it occurred at the end of Sunil Gavaskar’s era.

India may expect another wonder boy in Indian cricket, Prithvi Shaw is grooming under great care. Prithvi Shaw is also from Mumbai and recently he has scored 546 for Rizvi Springfield against St Francis D'Assissi in the elite division of the Harris Shield tournament for senior schoolboys. This score is a world record.

Prithvi Shaw is a class IX student and he was the caption of the team. The tournament was for school students under 16. Prithvi Shaw hit 85 boundaries and 5 sixes in his 546 runs.

Prithvi Shaw is well known in Mumbai school circuit and also playing tournaments in England which just below the level of first-class cricket. 

Prithvi Shaw is 14 year old and at this tender age he is the earning member of his family. Prithvi Shaw’ mother died when he was 4 years old. Prithvi Shaw was signed up by former Indian spinner Nilesh Kulkarni's sports management company for Rs 3 lakh a year. 

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Bharat Ratna for Sachin Tendulkar

On the last day of his cricket career, Sachin Tendulkar is crowned with India's top civilian honour Bharat Ratna. Sachin is the first sportsperson and the youngest recipient of the award till date. Sachin Tendulkar is the 9th person from Maharashtra to recieve Bharat Ratna.

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Speech of Sachin Tendulkar at the end of match and his cricket career

At the end

"Friends please settle down, I'll get more emotional! It's hard to believe my wonderful journey is coming to an end. I've a list of names to thank. The first is my father, who passed away in 1999. Without his guidance I wouldn't be standing in front of you. he said 'chase your dreams, don't give up, the path will be difficult.' I miss him today. My mom, I don't know how she managed a naughty child like me. She just prayed and prayed from the day I started playing the game. For four years I stayed with my uncle and aunt when in school, they treated me like their own son. My eldest brother Nitin doesn't like to talk ,much but he said, whatever you do, I know you will give 100%. My first cricket bat was presented to me by my sister Savita. She still continues to fast while I bat. Ajit my brother - We have lived this dream together, he sacrificed his career for me, he took me to Achrekar sir first. Even last night he called me to discuss my dismissal. Even when I'm not playing we will still be discussing technique. If that hadn't happened, I would have been a lesser cricketer.

"The most beautiful thing happened to me when I met Anjali in 1990. I know that being a doctor there was a big career in front of her. But she decides that I should continue playing and she took care of the children. Thanks for bearing with me for all the nonsense I've said (Anjali wipes tears). Then the two precious diamonds of my life Sara and Arjun. I've missed out on several birthdays, holidays. I know for 14-16 years I've not spent enough time with you. But I promise you I will spend the next 16.

"My inlaws - I've discussed several things with them. The most important thing they did was allow me to marry Anjali. In the last 24 years my friends have made terrific contributions. They have been with me while I was stressed. They have been with me even at 3am when I was injured. Thanks for being there for me.

"My career started when I was 11. I was extremely delighted to see Achrekar sir in the stands. I used to ride on his scooter and play two matches a day. Sir took me along to make sure I played. On a lighter note, Sir never said 'well played' because he didn't want me to be complacent. You can push your luck now, Sir, since I'm not playing cricker anymore.

"I started my career here in Mumbai. I remember landing from NZ at 4am and playing a Ranji game the next day. The BCCI was fantastic from my debut. Thanks to the selectors. You were right with me making sure my treatment was taken care of.

"Thanks to all the senior cricketers who have played with me. We see on the screen Rahul, VVS, Sourav, Anil who is not here. All the coaches. I know when MS presented the 200th Test cap, I had a message to the team - I said we are all so proud to be representing the nation. I hope to continue to serve the nation with dignity. I have full faith that you will serve the country in the right spirit.

I will be failing in my duty if I didn't thank the doctors who have kept me fit. Given the injuries I have suffered. They have treated me in odd hours.

My dear friend the late Mark Mascarenhas. I miss him. My current management team WSG, for continuing what Mark has done. Someone who has worked closely with me for 14 years is my friend Vinay Nayudu.

"The media has backed me a lot, since my school days. Even today. Thank you. Thanks to the photographers for capturing those moments.

"I know my speech has become long. I want to thank people who have flown in from different parts of the world. I want to thank my fans from the bottom of my heart. "Sachin, Sachin" will reverberate in my years till I stop breathing."

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Historical five days of Sachin Tendulkar farewell match – end of an era

Sachin Tendulkar Returning to
pavilion on 15 November 2014

Everything has an end. It is too hard to digest that God of cricket Sachin Tendulkar will never be seen with Indian cap on the field. Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar will retire from International cricket after the Wankhede Test against West Indies. The match will start on 14 November and the closing date of the match is 18 November 2013. Sachin Tendulkar started his first class cricket from the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai and he will bid good bye to cricket as a player from the same ground. Wankhede Test will be 200 test match of Sachin Tendulkar. It will be very hard for all cricket loving people that Sachin will be an ex-player from 19 November 2013 but this is the reality.

Brief Score Card of Sachin Tendulkar

Test debut of Sachin Tendulkar: 15 November 1989 against Pakistan

Last Test match of Sachin Tendulkar: 14 – 18 November 2013 against West Indies

ODI debut of Sachin Tendulkar: 18 December 1989 against Pakistan

Last ODI of Sachin Tendulkar: 18 March 2012 against Pakistan

T20 (Only one match): 1 December 2006 against South Africa

Test Matches played by Sachin Tendulkar: 198

Runs scored by Sachin Tendulkar in test matches: 15,837

Batting average of Sachin Tendulkar in test matches: 53.86

100s scored by Sachin Tendulkar in test matches: 51

50s scored by Sachin Tendulkar in test matches: 67

Top score of Sachin Tendulkar in test match: 248 not out

ODI played by Sachin Tendulkar: 463

Runs scored by Sachin Tendulkar in ODI: 18,426

Batting average of Sachin Tendulkar in ODI: 44.83

100s scored by Sachin Tendulkar in ODI: 49

50s scored by Sachin Tendulkar in ODI: 96

Top score of Sachin Tendulkar in ODI: 200 not out

First day of the last test of Sachin - 14 November: 

First day of the last test match of Sachin Tendulkar was really memorable. Cricket lovers of the whole world will never forget the day as the God of Cricket appeared for the last time in test match with West Indics.

Mother of Sachin Tendulkar - Rajni Tendulkar, Sachin's teenage children - Sara and Arjun Tendulkarand wife Anjali came to Wankhede stadium to cheer the legendary cricketer. Sachin's elder brother Ajit Tendulkar also arrived to watch the historical match.

Sachin entered the ground to bat at the fall of opener Murali Vijay and his first run of the last test match came as he swept West Indies spinner Shane Shillingford. It was a single. At the end of the day Sachin remained not out with 38 runs in which he hit 6 boundaries.

Second day of the last test of Sachin - 15 November: 

Sachin Tendulkar was dfimissed by a Deonarine delivery to Darren Sammy at first slip. The whole world was expecting a century from Sachin and probably this was the last time Sachin was batting for India.

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Sachin Tendulkar retires from one day international cricket

Master bluster Sachin Tendulkar has decided to retire from one day international cricket match. Sachin informed Indian cricket board about his decision today ( 23 December 2012) and board has announced the news to media.

Sachin Tendulkar has played 463 international one day match and his highest score in one day international is 200. Sachin Tendulkar has scored 18426 runs in one day international cricket with 49 century. Sachin Tendulkar played his last one day international match in Dhaka.

Sachin Tendulkar and some of his ODI statistics

Total ODI match played by sachin: 463
Man of the match award received: 62
Player of the series: 15
Longest career in ODI: 22 years and 91 days
Wickets taken by Sachin in ODI: 154
Catches taken by Sachin in ODI: 140
Total ODI runs scored by Sachin: 18426
Batting average: 44.83
ODI centuries by Sachin: 49


Debut one day international match of Sachin Tendulkar: 18 December 1989, the match was against Pakistan at Gujranwala, Pakistan. Sachin scored 0.

As a bowler Sachin done a magnificent job in Hero Cup semifinal match against South Africa at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on 24 November 1993. South Africa needed 6 runs to win in the last over and Sachin was the bowler. South Africa scored only 3 runs in that over.

On 27 March 1994, Sachin Tendulkar played for the first time as opener in ODI match and his score was 82 runs.

First century of Sachin Tendulkar in ODI came on 9 September 1994 against Australia in Colombo. Sachin scored 110 runs.

In 1996 world cup, Sachin Tendulkar became the first batsman to cross 500 runs in world cup tournament.

In 1998, Sachin Tendulkar scored 1894 runs in 34 ODI matches. This is a world record.

In 1998 on 22 April and 24 April in Sarjah, Sachin scored 143 and 134 against Australia. Sachin was totally in destructive mood against Australian bowlers, specially Shane Warne.

In 2003 ODI world cup, Sachin scored 673 runs which is a world record till today.

On 24 February 2012, sachin scored 200 not out against South Africa at Gwalior. This is the highest score of Sachin in ODI format of cricket.

In 2011 World Cup, Sachin scored 482 runs in 9 matches. He was the second highest scorer in the tournament. India won the world cup and Sachin's dream was fulfilled.

Last ODI century of Sachin came on 16 March 2012. Sachin scored 114 runs against Bangladesh in Dhaka.

Last ODI match of Sachin Tendulkar: 18 March 2012. The match was against Pakistan and played in Dhaka. Sachin scored 52 runs.

Both the first and last ODI match of Sachin was against Pakistan. 

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Sachin Tendulkar not interested to become member of Rajya Sabha

Sachin Tendulkar was offered the nomination from Congress party to be come a member of Rajya Sabha. Sachin had a talk with Sonia Gandhi. The entire nation was divided, whether Sachin will join politics or not. Today Sachin has opened his mouth.

Sachin said that he is honoured as he was offered the nomination for Rajya Sabha but he is not willing to join politics. Sachin said that cricket is his life and he wants to remain with cricket.

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Sachin Tendulkar and Rekha are recommended for nomination as members of Rajya Sabha

Ace cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and actress of yesteryear Rekha are among the four persons ecommended for nomination as members of Rajya Sabha. It is learnt that Sachin has accepted the Rajya Sabha nomination proposal and Rekha has also accepted the proposal from Congress. Earlier Sachin Tendulkar met Sonia Gandhi and they had a long discussion on the matter.


Sachin Tendulkar is still playing international cricket and till now he has no plan to retire from cricket very soon. Rekha has almost retired from doing cinema.

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Sachin Tendulkar May Become Rajya Sabha MP

Congress is trying to get World famous cricketer Sachin Tendulkar as their Rajya Sabha MP. ANumber of Congress political leaders have proposed the name of Sachin Tendulkar. Today sachin had a talk with Congress president Sonia Gandhi for half an hour. The matter of discussion is not yet revealed to press by both Sachin and Sonia but we can guess the topic very easily.


All are eagerly waiting to know the response of Sachin Tendulkar.

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Sachin Tendulkar Celebrates His 39th Birthday In Cricket Atmosphere

Ace cricketer Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar celebrates his 39th birthday in Chandigarh. Presently Sachin Tendulkar is at Chandigarh with his Mumbai teammates to play IPL 5 match against Kings XI Punjab there. Sachin and his wife Anjali reached in a Honda Accord from the team hotel.  


Most of the team members of Mumbai Indians were present and Sachin remained mobbed by guests and hosts of the party. Sachin gave autographs on bats, T-Shirts, palms, writs of his fans. A special vanilla cake , which is Sachin's favourite was kept as birthday cake. 

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No Retirement Plan For Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin’s single statement has stopped all speculations about his retirement from international cricket. Sachin has indicated just after his 100^th international century that he is not planning for retirement from international cricket. Sachin said to an Indian daily news paper "My belief is that if I feel I can contribute, I am mentally there where I feel I am bringing value to the team then I should be playing. It's a very selfish thought that when you are at the top you should retire…”

 Sachin Tendulkar admitted that last one year was really tough for him as everyone was expecting a century from him. Sachin is now relieved from the tension and he will enjoy the game for few more years. 

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Sachin Tendulkar ultimately scored his 100th international century against Bangladesh. Today at about 4.35 pm, Sachin reached the milestone.With this century Sachin scored 49th one day international century and 51th test century.


Sachin scored 100 runs in 138 balls at Mirpur in Bangladesh against Bangladesh. 16 March 2012 is a historical day in international cricket.


Great Lata Mangeskar has congratulated Sachin for this great achievement with a song. Prime Minister of India has congratulated Sachin after his century.


Now the millio dollar question is, will Sachin retire from one day international cricket after the Mirpur match? 

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