NEW DELHI:
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has termed Sachin Tendulkar's retirement from international cricket as the "biggest" the game has ever seen, while another former great VVS Laxman feels that CAB's farewell arrangements won't cause "distraction" to him.
Asked if Tendulkar's impending retirement after two-Test series against the West Indies is the biggest farewell that the world cricket has seen, the veteran replied, "I think so. Any retirement is greeted with sadness. After November 18, there will be no Tendulkar in action. So the frenzy is understandable. He is the biggest cricketer after Sir Don Bradman and his retirement is the biggest of them all."
Gavaskar even took a dig at the media, who, according to him made endless speculations about Tendulkar's retirement till the cricketer himself made it official.
"I used to tell you guys that you don't know what you will miss once he (Tendulkar) retires."
Laxman said Tendulkar's innings against Haŕyāńa in the Ranji opener at Lahli should act as a confidence booster for the legendary batsman as it came under tough conditions.