Master blaster Tendulkar revels in ‘second innings’ since his retirement
Cricket legend shares his journey with a documentary drama with real-time footage
It has been four years since Sachin Tendulkar retired from competitive cricket, but the game is so ingrained in his head that he only talks of his life and work in terms of innings. In his “second innings”, the master blaster says, he is focused on doing whatever gives him satisfaction.
Whether it is about associating himself with events and activities involved in charities or supporting causes close to his heart — Sachin is looking to “give back”.
“The first innings of my life was in the middle of the field, constantly chasing targets set by the opposition. But my second innings is about satisfaction,” Sachin said here as he opened up his emotional side.
“As long as there is a purpose behind doing something in life, that gives you satisfaction. And that you only get when the heart tells you that, ‘OK, you’ve done something well,’” he said.
“That is another journey, another chapter that has started in my life. We all try our level best to do various things (for others) and these are things that give me satisfaction. And I’ll continue to do them because this is a longer journey,” added the 44-year-old as he delved into post-retirement life.
He feels he’s in a good space now. Sitting back and reflecting upon how life has played out for him, and how he has played it his way. Now he is going to share the journey with his fans worldwide with “Sachin: A Billion Dreams” — a documentary drama with real-time footage from his personal and professional highs and lows.
A billion hopes, perhaps, will be pinned on him — once again was a huge loss,” he said.
“The highest point has to be the 2011 World Cup which we won,” said the young achiever, who has been feted with national honours like Bharat Ratna, Padma Shri, Padma Vibhushan, Arjuna Award and Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna.
As a child, he remembers being notorious, but recounted how his parents’ patient way of dealing with him, has been responsible for strengthening his “foundation”. “I grew up watching my father and I was like a sponge absorbing information. He didn’t always have to tell me everything.” he added.