Sachin Tendulkar announces retirement from ODIs (One-Day Internationals)

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Mr. Sachin Tendulkar spoke to Mr. N Srinivasan, President, BCCI and conveyed his decision to retire from the one day format of the game.  We reproduce below his statement:

“I have decided to retire from the One Day format of the game.  I feel blessed to have fulfilled the dream of being part of a World Cup wining Indian team.  The preparatory process to defend the World Cup in 2015 should begin early and in right earnest.  I would like to wish the team all the very best for the future.  I am eternally grateful to all my well wishers for their unconditional support and love over the years.”

source: bcci.tv

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