SPORT TENDULKAR 4 LAST

Despite Tendulkar's heady success and worldwide fame,
Tendulkar remained firmly a family man, fiercely protective
of the privacy of his family.
His father's death had a deep impact on him and Tendulkar
still looks heavenwards whenever he crosses a milestone to
seek his blessing.
His mindboggling success and spotless reputation resulted
in the Tendulkar brand and he was the most recognisable face
of Indian cricket.
Corporate houses made a beeline and roped him in to boost
their product and Tendulkar gradulally became comfortable in
front of the camera.
But like a true champion, Tendulkar never allowed
anything else to affect his craft. He is still among the
hardest working cricketers, who does not miss a single
practice session and never deviates from the strict fitness
regimen he has been handed by the team physio.
He remains the same keen student of the game, having no
qualms about learning every day despite having mastered every
bowler. He cherishes every knock, remembers every century and
preserves every bat he scored a century with.
It is this combination of mettle and meticulousness that
made Tendulkar one of the most enduring icons of his era. PTI