BREAKING NEWS: Bharat Ratna for Sachin Tendulkar. He is the first sportsperson to be bestowed the award.
Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, who on Sunday retired from international cricket, received the highest civilian honour in the country, Bharat Ratna.
The Indian government informed in a press release, "Sachin Tendulkar is undoubtedly an outstanding cricketer - a living legend who has inspired millions across the globe. During the last 24 years, since the young age of 16 years, Shri Tendulkar has played cricket across the world and won laurels for our country. He has been a true ambassador of India in the world of sports.
"His achievements in cricket are unparalleled, the records set by him unmatched, and the spirit of sportsmanship displayed by him exemplary. That he has been honoured with several awards is testimony to his extraordinary brilliance as a sportsman," the release added.
First Published: November 16, 2013, 3:55 pm
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