The hotel found the staffer and said it would be a delight to connect the two
It was the team's decision to declare the innings and not Dravid's alone.
Reader Michael Manian sent us this picture from Mumbai.
Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting says he has not seen a "better player" than Virat Kohli in ODIs, and backed the Indian batting star to go past the legendary Sachin Tendulkar as the highest run-getter in the 50-overs' format.
Former cricketers and commentators pay run-machine Sachin Tendulkar rich tributes.
Virat Kohli has been named in Delhi's 22-member provisional squad for their next Ranji Trophy game against Saurashtra in Rajkot but doubts remain about his participation after it came to light that he is nursing a niggle.
Cricket's run-machine not only broke numerous records and created a plethora of new ones during a marathon career, but, says Haresh Pandya, also ensured all predictions about him were proved true.
Sachin Tendulkar was paid rich tributes from former great players and commentators.
This achievement places him in an elite group of Indian cricketers, joining Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid as the only Indians to have reached this landmark.
India won their seventh ICC trophy, while registering their third Champions Trophy triumph.
A few, acting like his followers, cheered him into the stadium while calling out, "Modi, Modi, welcome Modi."
Sitting in the Royal Box, Tendulkar received a standing ovation from the Centre Court crowd.
West Indies legend Sir Vivian Richards has praised Virat Kohli's fighting spirit, energy, and passion, calling him a "great" and "legendary" player.
Sudhir Kumar Chaudhary from Ranchi -- the well known Sachin Tendulkar fan seen at cricket grounds the world over when the Indian team is in action -- was spotted watching a Dahi Handi event in Mumbai.
Reader Gajanan Patil sent us this photograph from Bengaluru.
Signed as the brand ambassador of Bank of Baroda, the 51-year-old Tendulkar on Monday went back to his U-15 days, recalling a century he made in the city as a teen batting sensation some 38 years ago.
'I remember I smashed my first double hundred here against England and then went onto score many more hundreds in my career.'
Master batsman Sachin Tendulkar has retired from One-Day Internationals, the Board of Control for Cricket in India confirmed on Sunday. Tendulkar spoke with BCCI president N Srinivasan and conveyed his decision to retire from the 50-over-a-side format of the game.
Rohit aims to bring Champions Trophy to Wankhede
Kapil Dev urged former India batter Vinod Kambli to address his health issues, saying he needs to make efforts to overcome the crisis.
The tournament was decorated with several impactful players and 12 of them have made it to the ICC Champions Trophy Team of the Tournament.
Rohit Sharma's aggressive batting and Shubman Gill's calculated approach have formed a formidable opening partnership for India in ODIs.
'You get inspired, you get motivated the moment you enter Wankhede, you always want to do well whether playing for Mumbai or India.'
Reader Vipul Nagpal sent us this picture from Mussoorie.
Rajneesh Gupta checks out The Master's unknown records and milestones.
India Inc on Tuesday described Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee as industry's Sachin Tendulkar saying the veteran leader was steering the economy "with ease of a seasoned player" in difficult times.
The batting maestro held his birthday celebrations with his close family members and friends outside Mumbai.\n
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Reader Nikhil D Alshi spotted Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar in Mumbai.
Sachin: 'When Roger plays cricket, he likes to play as me'
Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar said that singing the national anthem in front of a packed Wankhede Stadium before the 2011 World Cup final is the 'proudest feeling' he has ever had in his life.
India play the next Test at Sachin Tendulkar's favourite hunting ground and this could just end his search for the elusive 100th ton, writes Haresh Pandya.
Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Warner has managed only seven runs against Rajasthan Royals pace spearhead Archer in two matches, and Tendulkar called the England pacer 'a joy to watch'.
Many of you must have witnessed some of those knocks, since his first in Pakistan in 1989 when he was only 16 years of age, or encountered him. Share your memories. Write about your impressions of the batting legend who completes a decade in international cricket on Sunday, November 15.
Another century in the second Test against Australia could see him overtake the legendary Don Bradman.
Yashasvi Jaiswal's intense and innovative pre-tour training against short-pitched balls at the Thane Stadium contributed to his unbeaten 90 in Perth
Harry Brook matched the legendary Sachin Tendulkar's career-high of 898 rating points in the ICC Test batting rankings.
Bumrah leads a competitive field, including South African speedster Kagiso Rabada (856) and Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood (851).
Sachin Tendulkar walked down the memory lane as he narrated several anecdotes of his childhood.
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