Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray on Monday criticised Sachin Tendulkar for his Mumbai for all remark, saying there was no need for the cricket icon to take a cheeky single and hurt the Marathi sentiments. In a letter and Editorial in the Shiv Sena mouth piece Saamna, Bal Thackerey said that by making these remarks, he has not pleased Marathi people. Thackeray expressed displeasure that Sachin left the crease and moved to the pitch of politics by making these remarks. He also advised Sachin not to malign his reputation as an international player by making such remarks.<br/><br/>
News On AIR | November 16, 2009 2:14 PM
Bal Thackeray slams Sachin for his ‘Mumbai for all’ remark