more and more emotional." The crowd does berserk out there. "My life
between 22 yards in the 24 years, it's hard to believe that it's coming
to an end. I would like to thank all the people who have helped me in
my life to get here. I have a list in my hand, please forgive me if I
miss out on a few names. First, my father, he passed away in 1999. He
was very key for my career. he gave me freedom, chase your dreams and
don't find shortcuts. He also told me to be a nice human being. My
mother, I don't how she dealt with such a naughty like guy me. She took
care of me to be healthy. She started praying for me even before I
started my career and I think those prayers gave my strength. In my
school days, I used to stay with my uncle and aunt as my school was far
away. They treated me like their son. They gave me enough food that I
can play well. My eldest brother, he used to tell me, I know you'd do
everything right and I have the confidence in you. My sister, she gave
my the first bat for me. A Kashmir Willow bat. She continues to fast
when I bat. Ajit, I don't what do I talk about him. It all started from
the age of 11, he took to Achrekar sir my coach. And my life changed.
Even last night, he called me and we were discussing my dismissal.
Various things we agreed upon, my technique. I have had a lot of chat
with him. If I had not done that, I would have been a lesser cricketer.
The most important one in 1991, I met my wife Anjali. I know she was a
doctor. When we decided to make it a family, she said, you continue
with your cricket and I'll take care of the family. Without that I
think I couldn't have played so much cricket. Thank you for all that
you've done and it is the best partnership I've had in my life. Then
Sara and Arjun are two precious diamonds in my life. Daughter is 16 and
son is 14, time has flown by. I wasn't able to be with them for the
birthdays, annaul days and stuff. Thanks for understanding all that,
both of you have been so special to me. I've not spent enough time with
you but I promise you the rest is for you. My in-laws have been
supporting. I discuss various things with them, we have a strong family
and thank you for allowing me to marry Anjali. There have been a lot of
friends who have supported me. Leaving their work and coming to bowl at
me when I called them. I thought my career was over when I was injured,
by my friends called even at 3 AM and made me believe that it was not
over. My career started at 11. My brother took me to Achrekar sir and
that is the best to have happened to me. Sir would be taking me on his
scooter all over Mumbai to ensure that I get enough match practice. On
a lighter note, he's never said well played to me so that I don't get
complacent." "My cricket started right here at this ground. The dream
was obviously to play for India. BCCI was fantastic, they believed my
at the of 16 years and selected me. Thanks for the support and the
freedom, without that this couldn't have happened. I have played with
many senior cricketers, thanks to everyone for helping me out. I see,
Rahul, Laxman, Sourav and my teamates, you guys are like my family. It
is going to be difficult without that dressing room, sharing those
special moments." "When Dhoni gave me the 200th Test cap, I just said,
we are all proud to be here as a team and I believe that you guys will
take care of this country in the right spirit to the best of our
abilities. I believe in you and all the best for your future. Thanks to
all the doctors, physios, without your special efforts, I couldn't have
been fit. I don't know how you all kept me in good shape. My dear
friend, late Mark Mascerenhas, my first manager. Without him I couldn't
have achieved all this. All those sponsorship deals etc.. thanks for
your support. I miss you. My manager Vinod Naidu, he's more like my
family. He's given me so much time leaving his family to work with him.
In the school days when I played well, the media backed be a lot.
You've been doing thatt till now. Thank you to all. Still humble..
#ThankYouSachin
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