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The Little Master can finally retire! India can slouch back into its collective sofa, no longer having to perch tentatively on the edge, as Sachin Tendulkar recorded his 100th century in international cricket, writes Abu George.
Unfortunately, one of the greatest batsmen to ever grace this earth was unable to seal victory against the minnows of international cricket, Bangladesh, to provide a truly fitting manner in which to reach this landmark.
It’s also sad for Bangladesh that their fine victory was lost amidst the furore that came with Tendulkar’s achievement.
Is it now time for Tendulkar to retire? I doubt it. I believe his past record, and the esteem in which he is held by an adoring public, will enable him to leave on his own terms.
Time will tell whether the weight of pressure now lifted from his shoulders will allow him to wield his willow to greater effect than he has for the last year.
With the recent retirement of anchorman, Rahul Dravid, there is an argument that experience and a steady hand is needed at the top of the order. However, there are enough caps and, in Dhoni, they have arguably the best captain in the world.
Sachin – it’s time to go and allow the talented crop of youngsters to channel their greater energy and desire and make India great once more.
Dilly boys rout Juffair: The Dilmun Club were this week celebrating a spectacular 13-0 victory over FC Juffair, recording their first win of the season in the eight-a-side Bahrain Expat League.
Now languishing at the bottom of the table, FC Juffair suffered an early injury to one of their players. The Dilly boys took full advantage and went on a scoring rampage with Lee Hayes clinching five goals.
Expat League chairman and Dilmun’s captain David Lord said: 'It was a fantastic game for us, filled with thrills and spills. I couldn’t even keep track of all the goals because it felt as though we were scoring from every direction. It was truly a great game for us.'
This evening Arabian Celts B will play Jurassic Juniors and Oak FC will take on Saar Eagles at the British School of Bahrain artificial pitch.
