Sachin Tendulkar should have played Pakistan series and made a pre-announcement about his retirement. At least,Millions of people could have seen him bat for the last time. This would have added value...I hope he plays lot more test before handing over the responsibility to young batting line up.
But is a good decision to retire from ODI. Critics from few people will not take away the value he has created because he is the best ODI Batsman for sure.
It was a feast watching him play. The straight drives, the cover drives and the glances are treat to watch.Many people these days have forgotten that he plays hook shot magnificantly.It is after the back pain, Sachin stopped playing the hook shot in 2003-2004 if i remember right.His journey as a batsman will stand tall without his one of the best shot- hook.
Tendulkar coming down the wicket to fast bowlers like MC grath and others and hitting them sixes is my favorite watch. But he was not use to play that shot during his thirtees.
Salute to the best batsman in the world.