Has Sachin played his last test?

                 He is the “God” of Cricket and have names  such as Master blaster, little master etc. He has been on the field for last 23 years and provided his service to team at highest level. He is considered as the greatest cricketer of all, but his dismal performance with bat in last series against Australia has sparked the question of his retirement all over again. The legendary batsman hasn’t been in the best of forms since the 2011 world cup that India won. 

               In last home series he scored runs at an average of 32, which is too low from the batsman of his stature having career average of approx. 53. He couldn’t score a single century in the series as his best in the series was 81. It’s not the first time the question of retirement has started, but now the case is different as he is not getting young and will turn 40 next month and also there are fresh players who are looking for the place in the team. But there are many people who still think that he is still needed in Indian team for his experience and knowledge of the game.

Sachin playing a forward defensive shot

What goes against him?

Wrong side of Age: - As he is getting old and will turn 40 next month. The problem he is  facing will   be     tougher to resolve for him as he is getting older.

Not too many tests: - There are not too many tests for India to play next year. India is to tour South Africa and New Zealand respectively and the next home series will be around mid June 2014 so, it’s better to give chance to youngster in place.

Nothing left to Achieve: - He holds approximately all the records that a batsman can have in his career.  So, there is no milestone left untouched by him.

What goes in favor?

Vast experience: -  He has represented India in 198 test matches which is a world record in test cricket. So, India must be looking to utilize his experience for the building up of new players.

Fighting ability: - He has done in the past and he can do it all over again. That means he has    always proved his critics wrong with his batting whenever there has been any question regarding his batting and his place in the team.

   Overall, he has done everything for the team and been a one man army for his team for long. But, now there are new player’s who have shown with their performances that they can carry the team on their fresh shoulders. So, it’s high time for Sachin to hang his boots.

               “He is the God of Cricket and will be God of Cricket forever“

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