Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar's farewell game in domestic cricket ended in a manner today befitting his iconic stature. The retiring legend single-handedly guided Mumbai to a four-wicket win over Haryana in the Ranji Trophy match at Chaudhary Bansi Lal Cricket Stadium at Lahli in Haryana. Requiring 39 more runs to win with four wickets in hand on the fourth and final day, Tendulkar went on to make a calculated 175-ball unbeaten 79. The stay in the middle also ensured Tendulkar warmed up for next month's Test series against the West Indies. The series will culminate with the second and his landmark 200th Test in Mumbai, where he will bring the curtain down on his glorious 24-year tryst with international cricket. Starting the day at 201 for six, Tendulkar, overnight on 55, guided Dhawal Kulkarni (16 not out) to the last run that came when the young pacer hit Mohit Sharma for a boundary. The hordes of home spectators who had trooped into the Stadium, didn't mind either as it was Tendulkar who was at the forefront of this successfulchase.
News On AIR | October 30, 2013 1:20 PM
Tendulkar bids adieu to domestic cricket with another victory