Sachin Tendulkar’s letter to BCCI about retirement: Full text

Read full text of the letter sent by Sachin Tendulkar to BCCI about his Test retirement.

Zee Media Bureau

New Delhi: Full text of Sachin Tendulkar`s letter to the BCCI announcing his retirement from Tests. "All my life, I have had a dream of playing cricket for India. I have been living this dream every day for the last 24 years. It’s hard for me to imagine a life without playing cricket because it’s all I have ever done since I was 11 years old. It’s been a huge honour to have represented my country and played all over the world. I look forward to playing my 200th Test Match on home soil, as I call it a day. I thank the BCCI for everything over the years and for permitting me to move on when my heart feels it`s time! I thank my family for their patience and understanding. Most of all, I thank my fans and well-wishers who through their prayers and wishes have given me the strength to go out and perform at my best. Sachin Tendulkar Forwarded by: Sanjay Patel Hony. Secretary BCCI