The Living Legend Sachin has proved it time and again. He is the Krishna of the Indian Team, going strong even after two decades in international cricket.
The Govt. of India must waste no time in declaring forthwith that he is the next and most deserving recipient of the BHARAT RATNA. Before the world starts conferring titles and awards on him, India and Indians must acknowledge his accomplishments. The Govt. will itself be honoured by presenting the country’s highest civilian award to one of the greatest sons of India.
He deserves it not only because of his string of world records, not only because of his dedication to the Gentleman’s Game, not only because of his being an elder statesman to Team India, BUT because he has over the years established himself as an ICON – he is a ROLE MODEL for the millions of youth of India (many of whom are misguided and misdirected), who can look up to him and be inspired and follow the lesson he is setting by example (without blowing his own trumpet).
Being a Role Model is not only about great professional achievements but also about maintaining the highest form of conduct and adhering to ethics in life. Mike Tyson, David Beckham and Tiger Woods are great sporting icons but have failed to live up to the role model image. Sachin is perhaps the only top player to have survived the turbulent times of the Match fixing era when well known international players were axed from their teams for their alleged involvement in match fixing and rigging. But Sachin has come out unscathed and is standing tall even after about 30 years since he held a bat as a kid.
He is practising and NOT preaching.
The message he is conveying is loud and clear – to strive for excellence in ALL WALKS OF LIFE. Sachin has shown it in his field of interest and has displayed and demonstrated his passion for the game. This should serve as an eye opener for youngsters to follow their dreams with fervor and zeal – to follow it up with ACTIONS and NOT by Words.
By Sachin’s feat, he has lived up to the slogan I coined in 1990
Mee Lahaan (I am small, in Marathi – a tiny speck in the huge cosmos, without any trace of any ego)
MERA BHAARAT MAHAAN!!!
Anup. Y. Attavar
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