Sachin Tendulkar is chaired by teammates after Mumbai’s victory in Lahli, on Wednesday. Picture by Ramakant Kushwaha

Lahli: After playing a match-winning knock for Mumbai on a difficult track against Haryana at the Bansi Lal Stadium here, Sachin Tendulkar has now set his eyes on his farewell series against West Indies.

While the first Test will begin at Eden Gardens from November 6, the second, also the record 200th in Sachin’s career, will be played on his home turf at the Wankhede from November 14 .

“It will be a good series. They (West Indies) are a good side, something that I’ll be looking forward to... My last couple of Test matches,” said Sachin at the end of the Ranji Trophy match here on Wednesday.

“I hope it produces good cricket,” added Sachin.

Elaborate arrangements have been made in both Calcutta and Mumbai to make Sachin’s last two Tests memorable ones for the iconic cricketer and millions of his fans.

Given his rock solid batting in the second innings of the Ranji tie here, it was evident that the West Indies bowlers would once again have to work hard to get rid of the record-breaking batsman. Here, the strong Haryana attack bowled under favourable conditions, but could hardly bother Sachin.

“It was a challenging wicket. It had a lot for the bowlers, but it was fun to bat on this wicket. The bowlers were getting assistance from the wicket so it was not easy to score runs,” Sachin said.

“It was a big total to chase… 240. The outfield was also on the slower side. The score of 240 looked like 280. This is just the kind of outing I was looking for. Haryana played very good cricket. All credit to them for putting up a good challenge and making it a memorable contest,” said Sachin, who played 175 deliveries to remain unbeaten on 79.

Sachin also praised Haryana Cricket Association (HCA) for their organisational skills. “They made a fantastic arrangement… I would like to thank them for making my stay a memorable one,” he said.

Asked what tips did he give to the youngsters who batted alongside him, Sachin said: “I share basically whatever I see from the non-striker’s end, not that it always work, but it’s fun.”

“I mean it’s all about talking cricket, getting to know about each other, getting to know what the bowlers are trying to do. If I see something, I share my observation with them and nothing more than that,” he explained.

“We generally chat and it’s about keeping each other relaxed. All the time you are focusing, sometimes you drain yourself, so it is important to switch off a little in between,” Sachin added.

Haryana captain Ajay Jadeja was all praise for Tendulkar.

“The way he batted today, he would have remained unconquered for a long time,” said Jadeja. “Had we set a target of another 100 runs, he would have made it.

“Our game plan was to get the wicket of Tendulkar. We couldn't do it. I call him the Master… You people call him the God. Can anyone beat the God? He single-handedly won the match for Mumbai,” said Tendulkar's former India team-mate.