Sachin dream of winning World Cup will come true in 2011 : Dhoni

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Team India captain MS Dhoni showered praises on Batting Maestro Sachin Tendulkar on the occasion of his completion of 20 years in international cricket. He said Sachin's self-discipline and commitments towards the game is unmatched in the history of the game.

Dhoni recalled about his formative years when he used to idolize the Master and enjoy just watching him bat for India. "When I was a kid, my fascination with cricket began and ended with seeing Sachin Tendulkar bat. The moment he got out, I would switch off the television. Among the many innings that will be etched in my memory forever are those majestic back-to-back hundreds against Australia in Sharjah (1998)", said Dhoni.

"Soon, I started playing cricket with a tennis ball and I would try to imitate him. However, I must confess when I watched a video of my batting, it was like North Pole and South Pole! I laughed at myself for even thinking I could bat like Tendulkar," he added.

"When I made my India debut on the Bangladesh tour in December 2004, I was excited and nervous. It was a short tour but being able to share the dressing-room with my idol made it memorable. Being shy, I couldn't find the courage to speak to him and avoided eye contact as well. I was overawed," says Dhoni.

"Finally, it was Sachin himself who broke the ice and made me feel comfortable since he would be standing close to me - in the slips. Once I got to know him better, my admiration for him grew further. As a cricketer, his self-discipline and commitment to excellence is unmatched. As a person, he is humble and honest; his feet are still on the ground despite all the fame and fortune," he revealed.

"As a sportsman and captain, I hate to lose. Tendulkar, now the senior most citizen of world cricket, hates to lose too. The years have dimmed none of his passion for the game. He continues to give more than 100% and his schoolboy-like enthusiasm for the game is something I envy and admire. For the team he is the best available coaching manual. He keeps guiding everyone with his wealth of experience," he said.

"Tendulkar continues to be a prolific run-getter for India and a great ambassador for the sport. Indeed, a player like Tendulkar is born once in a century. We all know that his dream of winning a World Cup is the only thing that remains unfulfilled. As captain of the Indian team, I hope that we win the 2011 World Cup for him. It will be a fitting tribute to a man who has given so much to the country", Dhoni said of his mentor.

[sombarey]

lets pray tat we will win it for sachin... cos wat we can do is... jus watch him playing...

[Artist]

lets pray tat we will win it for sachin... cos wat we can do is... jus watch him playing...

Brotheruu monna evvaroo Dhoni, Sachin ni praise cheyyaledhu lolli chesaru so ee roju chudaledhu anukuntaa

[Guest madan]

Brotheruu monna evvaroo Dhoni, Sachin ni praise cheyyaledhu lolli chesaru so ee roju chudaledhu anukuntaa

bochu vaadu praise chesthe yentha cheyyakapothe yentha....

aina vaadu sachin ni praise chesedendhi ... comedy sesthunnavga....

eedu seppedi yelavundhi ante ... sachin ni team lo vunchi veeedu yedho super aaadi worldcup testhananattu chepthunnadu..

assalu worldcup india ki vasthe adi sachin valle saadyam..... eee naaa dashgaaadu worldcup choodalante adi sachin vunnappude ...

Dhoni gaaadu assalu team lo vuntado ledho...pillana puspham gaadu...

[hemanth]

Sachin aditha we can win for sure ...............

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[Julai]

cheers12w hope the dream comes true