Sachin Tendulkar

Calcutta: The sporting fraternity, on Thursday, took to Twitter to salute Sachin Tendulkar, following the legend’s decision to retire from all forms of cricket after playing his 200th Test.

Muttiah Muralidharan, the highest wicket-taker in Test cricket, welcomed Sachin’s decision on a news channel. “I think it’s a bad day for Indian cricket as well as for world cricket. We won’t see Sachin any more in the playing kit. He is retiring on his own terms.

“Definitely, we always wanted to have Sachin’s wicket. Every opposition looks forward to getting him out. Most of the times, he had won the battle. He was such a great player. Difficult to single out any moment,” Murali said.

The following are the tweets (alphabetically)

Bishan Singh Bedi: Sacho my heart reaches out 2 U Son! This moment had 2 come & V salute U fr yur comitment 2 Ind crkt!May U’ve all Peace & quiet .

Abhinav Bindra: Don’t really know what to say about sachin. Everything will fall short. Just wish him the very best for his next innings.

Ian Bishop: The sight of the straight lines of the bat on its downswing; the power of the back foot punch; thanks for the memories Sachin. Glad you came

Damien Fleming: Sachin Tendukar to retire after his 200th test match v windies in Mumbai Best batsman I bowled too at his peak no weakness #LittleMaster

Gautam Gambhir: Salutes to Sachin paaji. I think India jersey number 10 should retire as well and preserved forever. Thanks Paaji.

Dean Jones: What odds for Sachin to score a Test ton in his last Test?

Sanjay Manjrekar: Privileged to have seen a child prodigy go on to become a true legend of the game from very close quarters. All the best Sachin.

Tom Moody: Time waits for know one as #Tendulkar prepares to say goodbye, been a privilege to play & coach against the little master one of the greats!

Eoin Morgan: Sad to hear the greatest ever batsman is calling it a day. One man who inspired a nation

Saina Nehwal: I will miss the MASTER! A true legend in every sense.I thank him for encouraging players like us. RESPECT!.Will definitely catch his 200th test for sure.

Parthiv Patel: Words can not define his greatness.. greatest batsman ever and even better human being. u will be missed paji

Irfan Pathan: Not being able to play alongside him or not seeing him play in d future sounds scary

Kevin Pietersen: Sachin #10dulkar — Undisputed Champion of Cricket!

Michael Vaughan: One of the Greatest ever is retiring... One of my heroes and a absolute joy to play against..

Shane Warne: Congrats to my good friend Sachin on what can only be described as an amazing career ! I wish you & your family all the best in the future. Sachin was easily the best player over the last 20 years & will be remembered as one of the all time greats ! Truly an amazing player. Both on & off the field Sachin handled himself amazingly well — given all the pressure he had on his shoulders ! Absolute legend