Sachin tendulkar should retire

so says Ian Chappell. He writes an article titled "Look into that mirror, Sachin" and goes on to write:

If Tendulkar had found an honest mirror three years ago and asked the question; "Mirror, mirror on the wall who is the best batsman of all?" It would've answered; "Brian Charles Lara." If he asked that same mirror right now; "Mirror, mirror on the wall should I retire?" The answer would be; "Yes."

Maybe, he wanted to imply that the writing was on the wall for Sachin and he preferred not to be so harsh on the little master.

But, is it really time for Sachin to retire ? I don't mind that he doesn't score hundreds like before or even that he doesn't tear into the opposition like he used to do. Even if he spends a short time at the crease, the shots he plays and the strokes he makes are a connoisseur's delight. But, I am worried that one day he might just disappear like Mark Waugh. I would definitely love to see him walking off, for the last time, with a 100,000 indian fans giving him a standing ovation. So, i hope that he chooses a forthcoming big series in india to take this big decision.

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